Navitas, LLC., dba Navitas Naturals

Recall #F-2045-2014 · Initiated 2014-05-28

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What happened

Navitas Naturals Organic Sprouted Chia Powder has been recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport bacteria, based on evidence from a multistate outbreak investigation. The recall affects 8-ounce packages with UPC 858847000369 distributed nationwide and internationally.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Check your home for Navitas Naturals Organic Sprouted Chia Powder with the listed UPC number and stop using it immediately. Do not consume it, and contact the company or your retailer for a refund. If you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your healthcare provider.

Product

Navitas Naturals Organic Sprouted Chia Powder, 8 oz (227g) package; Omega Fatty Acids, Protein, dietary Fiber. UPC 858847000369; Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94949

Reason for recall

Data obtained from interviews of patients in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Newport show Chia Products as the common food consumed

Quantity affected

120,275 8-oz bags

Distribution

Nationwide distribution and to Bahrain Costa Rica, Estonia, Goias, Iceland, Israel, New Zealand, Bermuda, China, Jamaica, Lebanon, Netherlands, Slovenia, Singapore

Lot / code info

All Best buy dates up to and including 11/22/2015.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2015-11-12