Health Matters America Recalls Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder due to possible Salmonella contamination.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls present a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Health Matters America Inc. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder, and Chia Seeds. The recall is being conducted due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The affected products include Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder in 8 oz. and 16 oz. packages. Specific item numbers AHM616 and AHM546, along with UPCs 854260006162 and 854260005462, are involved. The recall covers 1,818 packages distributed across 25 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, and New York.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and codes. Affected codes start with BIO13 and end with 269 up to and including 365, or start with BIO14 and end with 001 up to and including 156. If you have these products, do not consume them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- ORGANIC TRADITIONS SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER NET WT. 8 oz. and 16 oz., UPC 854260006162, item number AHM616 and UPC 854260005462, item number AHM546
- Manufacturer
- Health Matters America Inc.
- Category
- Food — Powdered Seeds
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,818
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 (2)
- All codes starting with BIO13 and ending with 269 up to and including 365
- All codes starting with BIO14 and ending with 001 up to and including 156
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Health Matters America Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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