The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2396-2014·Announced 2014-09-03

Organic Traditions Chia Products Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Health Matters America Inc. is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions chia seed products due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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 high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score per the rubric.

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 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. The recall includes all lots ending in 003-13 to 005-14.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ORGANIC TRADITIONS ULTIMATE SUPERFOOD TRAILMIX; NET WT. 3.5 oz UPC 854260010701

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)

  • All lots ending in 003-13 to 005-14.

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.

See all 5 products in this recall →