Voluntary Recall of Select Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds
Published on May 15, 2024
Voluntary Recall of Select Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds Due to the Possible Presence of Salmonella
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2024, Natural Sourcing International is initiating a voluntary recall of one lot of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds 32 oz. due to the potential presence of Salmonella that may be in some of the finished products. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. While no adverse events associated with the products have been reported to date, products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution and because consumer safety is the company’s highest priority.
Specific information regarding the recalled products is as follows:
These products can be identified by the main label on the pouch and the lot number that is printed on the bottom of the back panel of the packaging – see the example below:
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Name
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Size
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Lot Code
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Expiration Date
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UPC
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Great Value Organize Black Chia Seeds
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32 oz
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24095 C018
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October 30, 2026
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078742300665
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The product was sent to Walmart for distribution nationwide via retail sales.
Consumers are directed to throw away products subject to the recall. Natural Sourcing International will provide a replacement product upon proof of purchase. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of and in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.