Navitas, LLC., dba Navitas Naturals

Recall #F-2047-2014 · Initiated 2014-05-28

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What happened

Navitas Naturals Omega 3 Smoothie Mixer containing chia products is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella Newport bacteria, which was linked to illness in multiple states. The company is recalling about 19,000 packages of the 8-ounce product sold at Williams & Sonoma and distributed nationwide and internationally.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Stop using this product and throw it away or return it to Williams & Sonoma. If you have consumed it and experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor and mention the possible Salmonella exposure.

Product

William & Sonoma Navitas Naturals brand Omega 3 Smoothie Mixer, 8 oz. (227g) package; Dietary Fiber, Raw, Sprouted.

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

19,354 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 OC 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