CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder recalled

Health Matters America is recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, distributed in 25 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll codes starting with BIO13 and ending with 269 up to and including 365; All codes starting with BIO14 and ending with 001 up to and including 156

Quantity recalled1,818 packages

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-2392-2014
FDA event ID: 68434
Recalling firm: Health Matters America, Cheektowaga, NY
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 2 Jun 2014
FDA classified: 25 Aug 2014
Reported: 3 Sep 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Other

Timeline

2 Jun 2014	Recall initiated by company
25 Aug 2014	Classified by FDA	+84 days
3 Sep 2014	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

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

Reason for recall

HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder and Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella Contamination.

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 SEED POWDER NET WT. 8 oz. and 16 oz., UPC 854260006162, item number AHM616 and UPC 854260005462, item number AHM546

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan North Carolina North Dakota New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Oregon

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

All codes starting with BIO13 and ending with 269 up to and including 365; All codes starting with BIO14 and ending with 001 up to and including 156

Where was it sold?

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

4 other products · FDA event 68434

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Sep 2014	CLASS I	Organic Sprouted Dark Sprouted Chia Seed Powder Bulk recalled	Health Matters America	Salmonella	25 states
3 Sep 2014	CLASS I	Organic Traditions Ultimate Superfood Trailmix recalled	Health Matters America	Salmonella	25 states
3 Sep 2014	CLASS I	Organic Traditions Chia Seeds recalled by Health Matters America	Health Matters America	Salmonella	25 states
3 Sep 2014	CLASS I	Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder recalled	Health Matters America	Salmonella	25 states

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