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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Affected units
- 1,351
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:
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