CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 11 Feb 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Chia Seed Black Origin: Paraguay recalled by Tradin Organics USA

Tradin Organics USA is recalling Organic Chia Seed Black Origin: Paraguay, distributed in California, Colorado, New York. The recall was initiated on 18 Jan 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesManufacturer Lot: CHN-BIO-OF-54-072024 Tradin Organics Batch: PUS-24472-12
Quantity recalled54,680 lbs.

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
H-0460-2026
FDA event ID
98318
Recalling firm
Tradin Organics USA, Aptos, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
18 Jan 2026
FDA classified
3 Feb 2026
Reported
11 Feb 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

18 Jan 2026Recall initiated by company
3 Feb 2026Classified by FDA+16 days
11 Feb 2026Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Organic Chia Seed Black Origin: PARAGUAY Net weight: 55.12 LBS Produced for: Tradin Organics USA, LLC, Aptos

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution: CA, CO, NY Foreign distribution: Canada

CaliforniaColoradoNew York

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential contamination with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Manufacturer Lot: CHN-BIO-OF-54-072024 Tradin Organics Batch: PUS-24472-12

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution: CA, CO, NY Foreign distribution: Canada

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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