FDA recall, , High risk
Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds
Organic Chia Seeds may be contaminated with Salmonella, which can cause serious infections.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Navitas, LLC. of San Rafael, California recalled Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds NET WT 8 OZ (227g) with ingredients of certified organic chia seed (Salvia hispanica) due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
The recall began January 23, 2026, and was added to the FDA's Enforcement Report on February 26, 2026.
The product is distributed by Navitas Organics Novato, CA USA 94949, and is a product of Mexico, Argentina, or Paraguay. The company announced the recall on January 23, 2026, and the FDA classified it on February 26, 2026.
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What to do
If a code on your package is listed below:
- You may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Customers with questions or who would like product replacement may contact 855-215-5702 between the hours of 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.
- If you have any of the 8oz Organic Chia Seeds with the lot numbers listed above, do not consume them.
- We ask that you open the bag, discard the chia seeds, and dispose of the bag in a manner that makes it unusable.
Is yours affected?
Match the UPC and best-by date listed under your product.
A UPC is the number printed under a barcode.
Navitas Organics - Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz
- UPC
- 858847000284
- Best-by date
- End APR 2027, End MAY 2027
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
U.S. Distribution: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin. Foreign Distribution: None
- Company
- Navitas, LLC.San Rafael, California
- Hazard
- Salmonella
- Risk
High risk
There is a reasonable chance that eating it could cause serious health problems or death.
FDA Class I recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98335
- Recall number
- H-0533-2026
- Quantity recalled
- 114,432 units (9,536 cases ; 12 units/case)
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall · Announced by the company
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
