CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chia Seeds recalled by Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank is recalling Chia Seeds, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 9 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0981-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79502
- Recalling firm
- Oregon Food Bank, Portland, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 29 Mar 2018
- Reported
- 28 Mar 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 9 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +19 days |
| 29 Mar 2018 | Classified by FDA | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Chia Seeds, 1 lb. packages, are recalled because they are contaminated with rodent droppings.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chia Seeds packaged in poly film bags as both a twist type closure and a re-sealable pouch, net wt. 1 lb.
Where it was distributed
distributed in Oregon and Washington
Questions about this recall
Is Chia Seeds recalled?
Yes. Oregon Food Bank recalled Chia Seeds on 9 Mar 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0981-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Chia Seeds, 1 lb. packages, are recalled because they are contaminated with rodent droppings.
Which lots are affected?
Use by November 2018
Where was it sold?
distributed in Oregon and Washington
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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