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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 2, 2014 (12 years ago)

Organic Sprouted Dark Sprouted Chia Seed Powder Bulk recall

Recalled by Health Matters America Inc. · Cheektowaga, NY, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

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

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

ORGANIC SPROUTED DARK SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER BULK; NET WT. 50 lb; item number BLK548

Quantity: 9,650 bags

Food: Nuts & seeds

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Where it was sold

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FDA's distribution note: 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.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Health Matters America Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Jun 2, 2014
In FDA report of
Sep 3, 2014
Terminated
Jun 4, 2018
FDA recall number
F-2394-2014 · event 68434
Official record
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Class I · High risk Terminated Salmonella

Organic Traditions Chia Seeds

Reason 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

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Class I · High risk Terminated Salmonella

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