Popular product known for health benefits recalled over Salmonella fears - check your pantry ASAP

There has yet to be any reported illness from the consumption of the affected products.

PUBLISHED JAN 27, 2026

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Recalls have hit different kinds of food products, from poultry to dairy, in the past couple of years. Chia seeds are considered superfoods for their health benefits, but it turns out even they are at risk of contamination from a bacteria that could cause severe health complications. Recently, chia seeds sold by a popular brand were recalled due to fears of Salmonella, which can lead to fatal infections. Consumers may also experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged people to be careful.

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As per a notice by the FDA, a voluntary recall by Navitas Organics for select lots of its 8-ounce Organic Chia Seeds was issued. The recall includes the brand's Organic Chia Seeds sold in 8-oz sealed stand-up pouches with the UPC 858847000284. The recall also affects 9-digit lot codes (each starting with "W"), which are printed on the back of the bags. The company has claimed that it has yet to receive reports of people getting ill.

“We do not have any reports of Salmonella in our product at this time, nor have any illnesses or adverse medical events been reported or identified. No other Navitas Organics products are affected by this recall,” the company said as per the FDA release. The company’s CEO, Ira Haber, said that the recall was triggered by safety concerns and that her company had always sold safe and healthy food.

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"Navitas has provided Organic Chia Seeds to our customers for more than 20 years. Providing safe, healthy food for our customers is why we have been in business this long, and it’s why we are recalling this product today,” the CEO said. As is usually the case, the FDA urged customers not to consume the affected chia seeds if they had purchased them. “We ask that you open the bag, discard the chia seeds, and dispose of the bag in a manner that makes it unusable,” the release read.

Customers can also claim a refund for the product. “Customers with questions or who would like product replacement may contact 855-215-5702 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday,” the release added. The company also said that it was working with the FDA to get the matter resolved as soon as possible.

Fears of Salmonella contamination led to a number of recalls in the past year. A few weeks back, Spring & Mulberry voluntarily recalled one lot of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to a possible Salmonella contamination. As per an FDA release, the product was sold from September 2025, and it came in a teal outer wrapper. It had the lot code #025255, which could be found on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap.

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The contamination was revealed after routine testing by a third-party laboratory. The federal body urged people who have purchased the product to either discard it or contact Spring & Mulberry at recalls@springandmulberry.com with a photo of the lot code for a refund.

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