CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Jul 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Walmart Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds recalled

Natural Sourcing International is recalling Walmart Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 15 Apr 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes24095 C018 BB: 10/30/26, 24096 C018 BB:10/30/26, 24092 C018 BB: 10/30/26
Quantity recalled7,872 Cases

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-1431-2024
FDA event ID
94458
Recalling firm
Natural Sourcing International, Encino, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
15 Apr 2024
FDA classified
28 Jun 2024
Reported
10 Jul 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

15 Apr 2024Recall initiated by company
28 Jun 2024Classified by FDA+74 days
10 Jul 2024Published 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

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

Walmart Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz.

Where it was distributed

U.S. distribution to the following: KY, FL, CA, TX. DE, CO, TN, OH, WI. LA. GA, AL No foreign distribution.

AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaKentuckyLouisianaOhioTennesseeTexasWisconsin

Stores named: Walmart

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Salmonella contamination

Which lots are affected?

24095 C018 BB: 10/30/26, 24096 C018 BB:10/30/26, 24092 C018 BB: 10/30/26

Where was it sold?

U.S. distribution to the following: KY, FL, CA, TX. DE, CO, TN, OH, WI. LA. GA, AL No foreign distribution.

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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