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FDA Food recall · Reported September 3, 2014

ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 854260006148, no UPC for 50 lb.

HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder and Chia Seeds due to…

Recall #
F-2395-2014
Affected scope
Unknown
Initiated
June 2, 2014
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Health Matters America Inc. recalled ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 85… - a critical-severity action.

ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 85… was recalled by Health Matters America Inc. in September 3, 2014. Reason: HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Ch…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2395-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Health Matters America Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Ch….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
September 3, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2395-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2395-2014) was formally reported on September 3, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 2, 2014. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Health Matters America Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cheektowaga, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as Unknown.

The documented reason for this recall is: HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder and Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvani…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

Unknown

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 854260006148, no UPC for 50 lb.

Reason for recall

HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder and Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-2395-2014
Date reported September 3, 2014
Date initiated June 2, 2014
Recalling firm Health Matters America Inc.
Firm location Cheektowaga, NY
Affected scope Unknown
Distribution Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee,…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ORGANIC TRADITIONS CHIA SEEDS; NET WT. 8 oz., 16 oz. and 50 lb., UPC 854260006131, UPC 854260006148, no UPC for 50 lb.. Recalled by Health Matters America Inc.. Units affected: Unknown.
Why was this product recalled?
HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC. of Cheektowaga, New York is voluntarily recalling Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder and Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 3, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2395-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2395-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported September 3, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.