(WPRI) — Navitas Organics is recalling some of its organic chia seeds because the products may be contaminated with salmonella.
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) shared the recall on Monday and noted that the seeds were sold nationwide at stores like Whole Foods and through online retailers including Amazon.
The recall applies to the company’s 8-ounce pouches of organic chia seeds with UPC 858847000284. The following lots are included in the recall:
- 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
Customers who bought these chia seeds should stop eating them and return the products to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Salmonella can be deadly for young children, elderly people and those who have weakened immune systems, according to health officials. Symptoms often include fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. In rare cases, the disease can even cause infected aneurysms and arthritis.
No illnesses have been reported in relation to this recall, according to RIDOH.
