The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0981-2018·Announced 2018-03-28

Oregon Food Bank Recalls Chia Seeds Contaminated With Rodent Droppings

Oregon Food Bank is recalling 1 lb. packages of chia seeds due to contamination with rodent droppings. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (contamination with rodent droppings) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Oregon Food Bank is recalling 1 lb. packages of chia seeds. The product is packaged in poly film bags with either a twist type closure or a re-sealable pouch. The recall is being conducted because the chia seeds are contaminated with rodent droppings.

The affected product was distributed in Oregon and Washington. The total quantity involved in the recall is 22,201 lbs. The source text indicates a use-by date of November 2018.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific 1 lb. packages of chia seeds from Oregon Food Bank. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Chia Seeds packaged in poly film bags as both a twist type closure and a re-sealable pouch, net wt. 1 lb.
Manufacturer
Oregon Food Bank
Category
Food — Seeds
Hazard

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)

  • Use by November 2018

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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