Food Poisoning Bulletin
GreenSmoothieGirl is recalling two products which contain organic sprouted chia powder for Salmonella. A 10-state Salmonella outbreak has been linked to chia powder.
“To date, there have been no reports of sickness traced back to our products, but we have chosen to exert the utmost level of caution in this situation to protect the health and well-being of our customers. We are, therefore, voluntarily recalling products that contain organic sprouted chia powder,” said the company’s CEO Robyn Openshaw.
The recalled products, were distributed to retail stores in UT, OR, MT and through Internet sales, include: GreenSmoothieGirl Sprouted Ground TriOmega Superfood, 16 oz, UPC 853811005036 with lot number AC030141, Exp. 1/2016 (Silver Ziplock Pouch) and GreenSmoothieGirl Sprouted Ground TriOmega Superfood, 16 oz, no UPC, with lot number BIO13TOP300, Exp. 10/2015 (Gold Ziplock Pouch). Consumers who have purchased these products should not use them.
Food Poisoning Bulletin
Navitas Naturals has expanded the recall of chia powder linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 17 people in 10 states. The recall now includes products with “best by” dates in November 2015.
“Based on investigations by FDA and California Department of Public Health, one of our suppliers Health Matters America Inc. has expanded their recall of Chia products. As a result, we are expanding our voluntary recall to include a broader date range of products. Our business depends on providing safe and healthy food and we will not take chances with our consumer’s wellbeing. Because of this priority, in an abundance of caution, we have deliberately and voluntarily expanded this recall,” said Navitas Naturals CEO Zach Adelman. “Based on information from CDC we are not aware of any reported illnesses associated with the products included in this expanded date range.
