Navitas chia seeds recalled due to salmonella contamination.
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Dangerous Chia Seeds Pulled in Nationwide Recall After Salmonella Concern

ByBecky Cross

Navitas Organics has issued a voluntary recall on several lots of its Organic chia seeds, and it’s one of those pantry‑check moments that sneaks up on people who buy in bulk or keep a bag tucked in the cabinet for smoothies. The FDA flagged the issue after routine checks turned up a possible Salmonella contamination risk. Nothing confirmed, no illnesses reported, but enough of a red flag that the company decided to pull the affected bags before anyone got sick.

The recall covers the brand’s 8‑ounce Organic Chia Seeds sold in stand‑up pouches — the ones with UPC 858847000284. Navitas says the problem traces back to specific production lots, all starting with the letter W, printed on the back of the bag above the nutrition panel. If you’ve got chia seeds in the pantry, this is one of those times to flip the bag over and squint at the fine print.

Recalled Lots and What Consumers Should Do

The recalled lots include: W31025283, W31025286, W31025287 (Best by End APR 2027) W31025311, W31025314, W31025315, W31025316, W31025317 (Best by End MAY 2027)

Navitas emphasized that it hasn’t received any reports of Salmonella or any illnesses tied to these chia seeds. Still, Salmonella isn’t something to shrug off — especially for kids, older adults, or anyone with a weaker immune system. Even healthy people can get hit with fever, stomach cramps, nausea, and all the other symptoms that make you regret every life choice leading up to that snack.

The chia seeds were sold nationwide, including at major retailers like Whole Foods, and online through Amazon and other marketplaces. If you’ve got one of the affected bags, the company says to open it, dump the contents, and toss the packaging in a way that keeps it from being reused. Stores should offer refunds, and Navitas has a support line open at 855‑215‑5702 for anyone who needs help.

“Navitas Organics chia seeds recalled for salmonella” via CBS Chicago / YouTube

No Other Products Affected

Navitas also made it clear that no other products are part of this recall — just these specific chia seed lots caught in the contamination warning.

Becky is a Content Manager, Editor, and Writer for Total Apex Media. She’s a mom, wife, beekeeper and self‑proclaimed floral archaeologist who brings the same curiosity to her work that she brings to her garden and her hives. Her writing reflects a grounded, lived‑in perspective shaped by family, folklore, and the everyday beauty she insists on noticing.

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