Important Recall: Salmonella Risk With Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds

Natural Sourcing International is starting a voluntary recall of 32oz Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds sold at Walmart. because some of the finished goods might contain Salmonella.

Salmonella can infect small children, the elderly, the frail, and those with compromised immune systems with serious and occasionally fatal infections.

When infected with Salmonella, healthy individuals frequently experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which can be bloody), and stomach pain.

Rarely, a Salmonella infection can cause the bacteria to enter the bloodstream and cause more serious conditions like endocarditis, arthritis, and arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms).

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Although there have been no recorded adverse incidents related to the products, the company is recalling them out of caution and because customer safety is their first priority.

Specific information regarding the recalled products is as follows:

The main label on the pouch and the lot number printed on the back panel of the packaging both serve as indicators of these products.

Consumers are directed to throw away products subject to the recall.

Natural Sourcing International will provide replacement product upon proof of purchase.

Consumers seeking replacement products or with questions regarding this recall can contact Natural Sourcing International, by calling Customer Service at 1-818-405-9705 Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST or emailing the company at customerservice@organically-simple.com.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of and in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.