Navitas Organics Chia Seeds Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
The product was sold at Amazon, Whole Foods, and other retailers
Before you throw that handful of chia seeds into your smoothie or oatmeal, check the package. Navitas Organics recently recalled 8-ounce packages of its organic chia seeds because they may be contaminated with salmonella.
Symptoms of Salmonella
The classic symptom of salmonella is diarrhea, often accompanied by fever and abdominal pain. Vomiting can occur, though it’s less common with salmonella than with other gastrointestinal infections, such as norovirus.
Symptoms can hit 6 hours to six days after exposure. They usually last for a few days, though they can continue for a week or more. Most people will recover on their own, however, children younger than 5, older adults, pregnant people, and those with compromised immune systems are more likely to get sick from salmonella and are at greater risk for severe complications.
As with any gastrointestinal infection, staying hydrated is key to preventing complications. Drink plenty of water, juice, broth, or other caffeine-free, nonalcoholic fluids. Contact your doctor if you have a fever of 101.5° F or higher or bloody diarrhea, or you experience symptoms of severe dehydration (producing little or no urine or having very dark urine, being extremely thirsty, having a dry mouth or throat, feeling dizzy or lightheaded, or crying without tears).
