Navitas Organics Recalls Chia Seeds for Salmonella Risk

Navitas Organics, a Novato, California-based company, has initiated a recall of its organic chia seeds sold at Whole Foods Market stores and on Amazon.com due to potential Salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall, announced on January 25, 2026, affects eight specific lots of the 8-ounce pouches as a precautionary step following a recall by the company's chia seed supplier.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the recall notice on its website, confirming that the action targets products with the UPC code 858847000284. The affected lots include W31025283, W31025286 and W31025287, which have a best-by date of April 2027, as well as W31025311, W31025314, W31025315, W31025316 and W31025317, with a best-by date of May 2027. As of the announcement, the company reported no confirmed cases of Salmonella in any finished chia seed products, and there have been no illnesses linked to the items.

Consumers who purchased the recalled seeds are advised to return them to the point of purchase for a full refund or to dispose of them securely, such as by discarding them deep in the trash to prevent access by pets or wildlife. For questions, Navitas Organics can be reached at...