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- As of June 2, 2014, a total of 17 persons infected with the outbreak strains of Salmonella Newport (12 persons) or Salmonella Hartford (5 persons) have been reported from 10 states.
- Two ill persons have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
- Through a collaborative investigation with the Public Health Agency of Canada, a total of five ill persons infected with a strain of Salmonella Hartford matching an outbreak strain in Canada have been identified in five U.S. states.
- These illnesses have been combined with the Salmonella Newport infections previously identified as part of this investigation.
- Collaborative investigation efforts of state, local, and federal public health and regulatory agencies indicate that organic sprouted chia powder is the likely source of this outbreak.
- Chia powder is made from ground dried chia seeds.
- On May 28, 2014, Navitas Naturals recalled products that contain organic sprouted chia powder due to possible Salmonella contamination.
- The recalled products include Navitas Naturals Organic Sprouted Chia Powder, Navitas Naturals Omega Blend Sprouted Smoothie Mix, and Williams-Sonoma Omega 3 Smoothie Mixer with specific “best by” dates.
- On May 30, 2014, Advantage Health Matters and Back 2 the Garden recalled products that contain sprouted chia seed powder due to possible Salmonella contamination.
- The recalled products include Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder, Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia and Flax Seed Powder, and Back 2 the Garden Sprouted Chia Seed Powder.
- CDC recommends that consumers do not eat any of the recalled products containing organic sprouted chia powder.
- These products have a long shelf-life and may still be in people’s homes.
- The recalled products are available for purchase in many retail stores and online.
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