Health Matters America Recalls Organic Traditions Chia Seeds for Salmonella Risk
Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions chia seed products due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.
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 Chia Seeds in 8 oz., 16 oz., and 50 lb. sizes. The 8 oz. and 16 oz. packages have UPCs 854260006131 and 854260006148, respectively, while the 50 lb. packages do not have a UPC. For the 8 oz. and 16 oz. sizes, the recall includes all codes starting with ASCBO13. For the 50 lb. size, all lot codes are affected.
The products were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 854260006148, no UPC for 50 lb.
- Manufacturer
- Health Matters America Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seeds / Spices
- 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 (3)
- For 8 oz. & 16 oz.
- all codes starting with ASCBO13. For 50 lb.
- all lot codes.
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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