Navitas Organics voluntarily recalled select lots of its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds on January 23, 2026. The company acted after its chia seed supplier found a possible Salmonella contamination risk in the same ingredient.
Eight lot codes are affected, printed on the bag above the nutrition facts, with a Best If Used By date in April or May 2027. Anyone with an affected bag should stop eating the seeds and discard them.
Navitas Organics issued an update on January 30, 2026 about where the product was sold. The FDA notice remains posted with no closure announced, so the recall stays open. Consumers may return the bag for a refund.
- Action type: Voluntary recall
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced and initiated January 23, 2026; corrected January 30, 2026
- Company and responsible agency: Navitas Organics and the FDA
- Recall or campaign number: Not assigned in the notice
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: Navitas Organics Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz, UPC 858847000284; 8 lot codes on the bag’s back, above the nutrition facts: W31025283, W31025286, W31025287, W31025311, W31025314, W31025315, W31025316, W31025317 (Best If Used By April-May 2027)
- Number of affected units: Not published in the notice
- Sold at and sale period: Nationwide: Whole Foods Market, Target, Amazon, iHerb, Vitacost.com; period and price not stated
- Hazard: Possible Salmonella contamination, flagged by the company’s chia seed supplier
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: None reported – no illnesses, adverse events, or confirmed Salmonella in the product, as of the notice
- Remedy: Discard the seeds and bag; return for a refund, or call 855-215-5702 for a replacement
Table Of Contents
- Latest Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recall Updates
- Which Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Are Affected?
- Why Were Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?
- Is There a Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recall Lawsuit?
- What Should I Do If I Have the Recalled Chia Seeds?
- What Should I Do If I Already Ate the Recalled Chia Seeds?
- Which Court Is Handling the Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recall Lawsuit?
- Who Filed the Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recall Lawsuit?
- References
February 11, 2026: Class Action Complaint Filed
A class action, Soumekh v. Navitas LLC, was filed on February 11, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Case No. 2:26-cv-00794 [1].
The complaint alleges the company’s packaging did not disclose the Salmonella risk, raising claims under New York consumer-protection law. Judge Azrack is assigned to the case. The complaint does not allege that anyone became ill.
Navitas Organics updated its recall press materials on January 30, 2026 to reflect accurate product distribution, according to the notice [2]. The correction did not change which eight lot codes are affected or the recall’s scope.
The FDA continues to host the notice with no closure or termination announced. No illnesses or adverse medical events have been reported since the recall began.
On January 23, 2026, Navitas Organics voluntarily pulled select lots of its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds from stores, the same day the FDA published the notice cited above. The company’s chia seed supplier had already recalled the same ingredient.
The recall was a precautionary step over possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers were told to stop eating the seeds, discard the bag, and return it for a refund or replacement.
Navitas Organics has identified the following 8oz Organic Chia Seeds as recalled. Each one is identified by the lot code printed on the back of the bag, above the nutrition facts:
- UPC 858847000284, 8oz Organic Chia Seeds
- Lot code W31025283
- Lot code W31025286
- Lot code W31025287
- Lot code W31025311
- Lot code W31025314
- Lot code W31025315
- Lot code W31025316
- Lot code W31025317
Each affected bag also carries a Best If Used By date between April and May 2027, printed near the lot code.
Consumers can compare the lot code and date on their own bag against this list to check whether it is part of the recall.
Navitas Organics recalled its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds because its chia seed supplier flagged a possible Salmonella risk in that ingredient.
Navitas Organics does not grow its own chia seeds, so it depends on that supplier for the raw ingredient. When the supplier issued its own recall, Navitas Organics recalled the finished bags too.
The company acted as a precaution, even though its own product had not been confirmed to contain Salmonella. The notice describes the recall as a precautionary step rather than a response to confirmed contamination.
No other Navitas Organics products are affected by this recall. Only the chia seeds made with the supplier-flagged ingredient are included in the recalled lots.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
No illnesses, adverse medical events, or confirmed cases of Salmonella have been reported in connection with this product, according to the FDA notice. Navitas Organics says it has received no reports linking its chia seeds to Salmonella infection.
A report of illness is not on its own proof that a specific product caused it, and health agencies investigate each report individually. Salmonella symptoms can take up to six days to appear, so this count could change.
Anyone who becomes sick after eating the recalled chia seeds should tell a doctor about the product and save the bag if possible. That information can help confirm or rule out a connection to this recall.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone with the recalled Navitas Organics Chia Seeds, identified by the lot code and date on the bag, should take the following steps:
- Stop eating chia seeds from any of the eight recalled lot codes.
- Open the bag, discard the seeds, and throw away the bag so it cannot be reused.
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, or contact the Navitas Consumer Care Team at 855-215-5702 for a replacement.
- Watch for Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps. Call a doctor if they are severe or do not improve, according to the CDC [3].
Legal Options
The class action described above is the legal action tied to this recall so far. Its claims are allegations only, not findings by a court, and Navitas LLC has not been found liable.
No illness is alleged in the complaint itself, and a recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Only an individual legal review can confirm whether a specific case applies.
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the deadline for filing a product-safety or consumer-protection claim tied to a recall like this one, not federal law.
The specific deadline depends on where a person lives and when the exposure, illness, or discovery of the problem happened. Missing it can end a claim no matter how strong the facts are.
Anyone considering a claim connected to this recall should check the specific deadline that applies with a lawyer as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Symptoms of Salmonella Poisoning?
The symptoms of Salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and sometimes vomiting, usually starting six hours to six days after eating a contaminated product. Most cases last four to seven days, though a small number of people go on to develop reactive arthritis that can last months or years.
Yes, there is a Navitas Organics Chia Seeds recall lawsuit. The class action described above, Soumekh v. Navitas LLC, cites violations of New York General Business Law Sections 349 and 350, along with breach-of-warranty and negligence claims.
What Should I Do If I Have the Recalled Chia Seeds?
If you have the recalled chia seeds, stop eating them, discard the bag, and return it to the store for a refund. You can also call the Navitas Consumer Care Team at 855-215-5702 to arrange a replacement instead. The line is open 8am-8pm ET Monday through Friday.
What Should I Do If I Already Ate the Recalled Chia Seeds?
If you already ate the recalled chia seeds, keep an eye out for Salmonella symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or stomach cramps over the next few days. Call a doctor if you have bloody stool, a fever above 102°F, signs of dehydration, or diarrhea lasting more than two days.
The Navitas Organics Chia Seeds recall lawsuit is in the same federal court named in the update above. Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst is also assigned to the case, alongside presiding Judge Joan M. Azrack.
Jennifer Soumekh filed the Navitas Organics Chia Seeds recall lawsuit, naming Navitas LLC as the defendant in the class action described above. Her complaint alleges the company knew about the contamination risk and did not disclose it to consumers.
References
- https://www.courtlistener.com/?type=r&q=Navitas
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/navitas-organics-voluntarily-recalls-select-lots-8oz-organic-chia-seeds-because-possible-health-risk
- https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html