CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 4 Mar 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Organics Organic Chia Seeds recalled by Navitas
Navitas is recalling Organics Organic Chia Seeds, distributed in 26 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Jan 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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
- H-0533-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98335
- Recalling firm
- Navitas, San Rafael, CA
- Brand
- Navitas Organics
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 23 Jan 2026
- FDA classified
- 26 Feb 2026
- Reported
- 4 Mar 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 23 Jan 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +6 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
NAVITAS ORGANICS ORGANIC CHIA SEEDS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) INGREDIENTS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHIA SEED (SALVIA HISPANICA). Product of Mexico/Argentina/Paraguay. Distributed by Navitas Organics Novato, CA USA 94949 UPC: 858847000284
Where it was distributed
U.S. Distribution: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI. Foreign Distribution: None
CaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMississippiNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOregon
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
W31025283 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027 W31025286 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027 W31025287 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027 W31025311 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027 W31025314 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027 W31025315 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027 W31025316 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027 W31025317 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
Where was it sold?
U.S. Distribution: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI. Foreign Distribution: None
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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