On January 23, 2026, Navitas Organics recalled select lots of its Organic Chia Seeds (8 oz) due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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Salmonella is an organism that has been linked to fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly adults, and people with weakened immune systems. In healthy adults, Salmonella can produce fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, Salmonella infection can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and causing more severe illnesses, such as arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.

The recall was initiated following a recall by Navitas Organic’s chia seed supplier. Affected products were distributed nationwide through retail stores, including Whole Foods Market, and online retailers such as Amazon, and can be further identified by the following:

• Product: Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds (8 oz)
  • Packaged in sealed stand-up pouches
  • UPC: 858847000284
• Lot Codes (printed on the back of the bag above the Nutrition Facts panel):
  • W31025283 — Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025286 — Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025287 — Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025311 — Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025314 — Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025315 — Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025316 — Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025317 — Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

Recalled Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds should not be consumed. If the bad is already open, the company advises disposing of it in a manner that renders it unusable.

For more information, use the link below:

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/navitas-organics-voluntarily-recalls-select-lots-8oz-organic-chia-seeds-because-possible-health-risk

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