The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Advantage Health Matters is updating their recall of flax seed powder and chia seed powder for possible Salmonella contamination. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these specific products, but there was a Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. and Canada this summer linked to these types of products that sickened at least 83 people.
The recalled products are all Organic Traditions brand. They include Sprouted Flax Seed Powder, in 227 gram sizes with product code AHM626140818D and UPC number 8 54260 00626 1; and in 454 gram sizes with product code AHM553140818D and UPC number 8 54260 00553 0. Also recalled is Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder in 227 gram sizes with product codes AHM621140808D, AHM621140811D, and AHM621140811N and UPC number 8 54260 00621 6; and in 454 gram containers with product code AHM547140806N and UPC number 8 54260 00547 9.
If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Discard in a closed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
