The Salmonella outbreak linked to chia powder has expanded to include 21 people in 12 states and a third strain of bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two people have been hospitalized. In Canada, 34 cases of salmonellosis have also been linked to chia powder.
Recalls of chia powder products sold under the brand names Navitas, Green Smoothie Girl, Williams Sonoma, Organic Traditions, Back 2 the Garden and Pete’s Gluten Free have been issued in the U.S. and Canada. Check this site for posts with detailed information about recalled products.
If a chia powder product you have purchased is part of the recall, do not use it.
The food recall warning issued on June 11, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is recalling Madegood brand Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bars from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madegood | Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bar | 36 g | Lot#: 1213 Lot#: 0114 Lot#: 0314 |
6 87456 11103 2 |
| Madegood | Chia and Berries Raw Fruit & Nut Bar | 12 x 36 g | Lot#: 1213 Lot#: 0114 Lot#: 031 |
6 87456 11303 6 |
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