The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0734-2023·Announced 2023-04-26

Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds Recalled for Salmonella

NSI Group LLC is recalling 1,351 pouches of Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds distributed to a Costco location in San Diego, CA, due to Salmonella detected in product testing.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen, and the agency's Class I designation reflects the serious nature of this contamination.

Plain-English summary

NSI Group LLC is recalling Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds, 64 oz. pouches with a best-by date of 10/31/2025 and lot number 23068 - C023 FG00323. The product is a stand-up pouch manufactured in Paraguay.

Product testing detected Salmonella contamination in the recalled chia seeds.

The recalled product was distributed to one Costco retail location in San Diego, California. A total of 1,351 pouches are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with the recalled chia seeds should dispose of them or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Volupta Organic Black Chia Seeds 64 oz. Best By: 10/31/2025 Stand up pouch. Product of Paraguay
Manufacturer
NSI Group LLC
Category
Food — Seeds
Hazard
  • salmonella

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 23068 - C023 FG00323

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA

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