Siete Foods Recalls Chia Seed Packets Due to Potential Health Risk

Overview

On March 8, 2023, Siete Foods announced a voluntary recall of its Chia Seed Packets due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects specific lots of the Chia Seed Packets sold in the United States and Canada.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in humans, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. In severe cases, Salmonella infections can be fatal.

Affected Products

The recall includes the following products:

• Siete Family Foods Chia Seed Packets, UPC 858613009631
• Siete Family Foods Chia Seed Variety Pack, UPC 858613009044

The recalled products have a "Best By" date of March 15, 2024, or earlier.

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated after routine testing by the company detected the presence of Salmonella in a sample of Chia Seed Packets.

Health Risk

Consumers who have purchased the affected Chia Seed Packets are urged not to consume them. Salmonella infection can be prevented by practicing good food hygiene, such as washing hands thoroughly before and after handling food, and cooking foods to the proper temperature.

Consumer Actions

Consumers who have purchased the recalled Chia Seed Packets are advised to discard them immediately and contact Siete Foods for a full refund.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Siete Foods at 1-844-743-8346 or by email at info@sietefoods.com.

Additional Information

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

For more information about Salmonella and its symptoms, visit the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborneillnesscontaminants/salmonella.