Sprouted Chia Seed Powder (Health Matters) – Contamination (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ORGANIC SPROUTED DARK SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER BULK; NET WT. 50 lb; item number BLK548
Brand
Health Matters America Inc.
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Health Matters America Inc. is recalling ORGANIC SPROUTED DARK SPROUTED CHIA SEED POWDER BULK; NET WT. 50 lb; item number BLK548 due to HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, LA, MA, MI, NV, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI
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