Navitas, LLC.

Recall #H-0533-2026 · Initiated 2026-01-23

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Navitas Organics is recalling 8 oz packages of organic chia seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected product was distributed across most U.S. states.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could be at risk, but children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

If you purchased this chia seed product (UPC: 858847000284), stop using it and throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. Contact Navitas Organics or your healthcare provider if you experience symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps.

Product

NAVITAS ORGANICS ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHIA SEED (SALVIA HISPANICA). Product of Mexico/Argentina/Paraguay. Distributed by Navitas Organics Novato, CA USA 94949 UPC: 858847000284

Reason for recall

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

114,432 units (9,536 cases ; 12 units/case)

Distribution

U.S. Distribution: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI. Foreign Distribution: None

Lot / code info

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

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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