CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 May 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder recalled

Health Matters America is recalling Organic traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 11 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes8 oz. (UPC barcode 854260006216) Lots AHM621151217 Exp. 10/2017; AHM621151229 Exp. 10/2017; 16 oz. (UPC barcode 854260005479) Lot AHM547151217 Exp. 10/2017 (lot located near UPC barcode on back of bag)

Quantity recalled293 units

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-1127-2016
FDA event ID: 73344
Recalling firm: Health Matters America, Cheektowaga, NY
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 22 Apr 2016
Reported: 4 May 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Fish

Timeline

11 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
22 Apr 2016	Classified by FDA	+71 days
4 May 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

The repacked product has the potential to be contaminated 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 traditions SPROUTED CHIA & FLAX SEED POWDER, NET WT. 8 oz./227g (UPC barcode 854260006216), and NET WT. 16oz./454g bag (UPC barcode 85426000547) --- The product is packed in a sealed flexible plastic bag.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The repacked product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

8 oz. (UPC barcode 854260006216) Lots AHM621151217 Exp. 10/2017; AHM621151229 Exp. 10/2017; 16 oz. (UPC barcode 854260005479) Lot AHM547151217 Exp. 10/2017 (lot located near UPC barcode on back of bag)

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 73344

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Organic traditions Sprouted Flax Seed Powder recalled.

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