TOP NEWS: Nationwide Recalls on Chia Seeds, Tea and More to Be Aware of Right Now

There are active recalls across the U.S. and Canada affecting food and related products that you may have on hand. These recalls have been issued by either the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or the Government of Canada, and the reasons range from foodborne illnesses to safety hazards. Here are the latest five that you should check your kitchen for.

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Great Value Chia Seeds

Select pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds sold at Walmart are being recalled for potentially being contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA.¹ The 32-ounce bags are marked with lot code 24095 C018, UPC 078742300665 and expiration date of October 30, 2026. Check your chia seeds as soon as possible and discard them if they match the recall information.

Salmonella infection can be serious for those who are 65 or older, immunocompromised or pregnant, and for children.² Common symptoms include fever, stomach cramps and diarrhea, and the symptoms can last up to seven days. If you are experiencing the above signs after consuming this recalled product, contact your health care provider immediately.

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SunChips

Also affected by a Salmonella contamination, SunChips are being recalled in Canada.³ The bags of chips impacted by this recall include the SunChips Multigrains Harvest Cheddar Snacks and Original Munchies Snack Mix flavors in all sizes. They were also sold in 32-pack and 40-pack snack boxes. Displayed expiration dates on affected products range from “2024 JL 16” to “2024 AU 13.” 

There are no illnesses connected to this recall, but if your SunChips or Munchies match the recall information above, be sure to dispose of the snacks or visit the recall website at www.sunchipsrecall.ca, where you can request reimbursement.

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Yogi Tea Bags

Approximately 54,846 boxes of Yogi brand tea are recalled for excessive levels of pesticide residue, the FDA reports.⁴ The specific tea affected is 16-count boxes of Organic Yogi Echinacea Immune Support tea bags. Impacted boxes have a UPC of 0 76950 45010 3. 

No information has been released on which specific chemicals have contaminated the tea, causing the recall. However, there have been no illness or injury reports made connected to this contamination. For questions, call the East West Tea Company at 1-800-964-4832.

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Yogurt-Covered Pretzels and More Confectionery Products

Confectionery products like yogurt-covered pretzels, white fudge cookies, drizzled caramel corn and other “white-coated” snacks and desserts were a part of a massive recall this month.⁵ The recall affected popular retailers and grocers such as Walmart, Target, HyVee and Dollar General.

Over 30 products in 17 states were part of this recall after a supplier’s notice of possible Salmonella contamination was sent to the impacted brand, Palmer Candy. Check the recall for the full list of confectionery items affected. Dispose of any recalled products you have on hand or return to the place of purchase for a refund. Salmonella can easily spread to other food and surfaces, so be sure to follow the Department of Agriculture’s safe handling and cleaning procedures after discarding a recalled product.⁶

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Nütrl Tumbler Cups

There is an active recall in Canada affecting Nütrl branded tumbler cups due to potential chemical and ingestion hazards.⁷ The 30-ounce stainless-steel tumblers were given to consumers as a free promotional gift with the purchase of a 12- or 15-pack of Nütrl seltzers. These were sold at various liquor stores and private retailers nationwide from April 29 through May 17. Approximately 33,000 tumblers are affected by this recall.

Testing was conducted on the tumblers after the company received 43 reports of customers experiencing symptoms like headache, nausea, cramping, abdominal pain and diarrhea after using one of the recalled tumbler cups. After testing, it was found that the cups contained sulfuric and phosphoric acids, which can be toxic when consumed.⁸⁹ Other symptoms may include burning of the lips, tongue, throat, stomach and/or other tissue damage, as well as blistering, burns, pain and redness when in contact with the skin.

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms after using the recalled product, seek medical attention immediately. Dispose of the impacted tumbler or contact the company for a possible refund by calling 1-866-846-1778 toll free, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, or emailing nutrltumblerca@sedgwick.com.