A Salmonella outbreak in 2014 that sickened 31 people in 16 states was linked to contaminated organic sprouted chia powder. This product is used to make smoothies and puddings because it retains water so is used as a thickening agent. Five of the ill persons were hospitalized. There were three different Salmonella strains that were … Read more
Chia seeds were the source of a 16-state Salmonella outbreak that sickened 31 people in the U.S. The outbreak also spilled over into Canada, where another 63 cases were reported. Health investigators in the U.S. traced the source of the outbreak, which began in late January, to organic sprouted chia powder. Several recalls were issued. Because it is … Read more
The third largest food poisoning outbreak of 2014 was a Salmonella outbreak linked to organic sprouted chia powder. At least 31 people in 16 states were sickened in this outbreak. Bacteria tied to the outbreak were Salmonella Newport, Salmonella Hartford, and Salmonella Oranienburg. Twenty people were sick with Salmonella Newport infections, 7 with Salmonella Hartford, … Read more
A 16-state chia powder Salmonella outbreak has ended after sickening 31 people, according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak involved three strains: Salmonella Newport (20 cases), Salmonella Hartford (7 cases) and Salmonella Oranienburg (4 cases.) Five people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported. In Canada, 63 cases of Salmonella infections have … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated their investigation into the Salmonella outbreak inked to organic sprouted chia powder. Now 25 people in 15 states have been sickened. Three people have been hospitalized; no deaths are reported. There are three separate strains of Salmonella bacteria in this particular outbreak. As of July 14, … Read more
Oriya Organics is recalling Oriya Organics Protein Medley because it contains sprouted chia seed powder that could be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. There is an ongoing outbreak associated with chia seed products that has sickened at least 73 people in the U.S. and Canada. There are no illnesses directly linked to this particular product.The recall is … Read more
The recall of Organic Traditions chia seed products and powder for Salmonella contamination has been updated. There is an outbreak associated with chia seed products that has infected at least 73 people in the U.S. and Canada. The recall is being expanded to include more lot numbers and other products. The products were distributed nationwide. … Read more
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Advantage Health Matters have updated the recall of chia & flax seed powder for Salmonella contamination. Chia seed products have been associated with an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in Canada and the United States that has sickened at least 73 people. Many products in both countries have been recalled. This product … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated the Salmonella outbreak related to sprouted chia seed powder. Now 52 people in Canada and 21 people in the United States are sick. Sprouted chia seed powder is made from ground, dried, sprouted chia seeds. The sprouting environment is warm and moist, which makes it the perfect … Read more
The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated its investigation into the Salmonella outbreak linked to the consumption of chia seeds and sprouted chia seeded powder. There is an outbreak in the U.S. as well. Now, at least 44 people in Canada and 21 people in the U.S. are sick in this outbreak. In the … Read more