Navitas Organic Chia Seeds Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination
Navitas recalls organic chia seeds due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check product labels for the specific batch numbers and dates listed in the recall notice.
Lower-risk recall
Potential contamination with Salmonella.
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What happened, in plain English
Navitas is recalling organic chia seeds that may contain Salmonella. This contamination could cause foodborne illness if consumed. The product was sold in the U.S. with specific batch numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/6779-navitas-organic-chia-seeds-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/6779-navitas-organic-chia-seeds-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination · Updated August 17, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-0533-2026
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“Navitas Organic Chia Seeds Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6779-navitas-organic-chia-seeds-recall-potential-salmonella-contamination. Based on FDA recall #H-0533-2026.
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If present in the chia seeds, it could lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps if eaten. The contamination risk is based on the product being sold in the U.S. with specific batch numbers.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Navitas Organic Chia Seeds with the listed batch numbers and expiration dates. People with compromised immune systems are at slightly higher risk from foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the brand 'Navitas Organic Chia Seeds' with a net weight of 8 oz (227g). Look for batch numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice, such as W31025283 through W31025317 with best use by dates ending in April or May 2027.
- Brand
Navitas- Product
NAVITAS ORGANICS ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHIA SEED (SALVIA HISPANICA)- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the batch numbers and expiration dates on the label, which include codes like W31025283 through W31025317 with best use by dates ending in April or May 2027.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 26 states.
FDA 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” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 40 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall states there is a potential for Salmonella contamination, so it is not recommended to consume the product until the recall is addressed.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #H-0533-2026 (January 23, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.