Food recall warning

Left Coast Organics brand Organic Chia Seeds recalled due to Salmonella

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Summary

Product
Organic Chia Seeds
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Left Coast Organics Organic Chia Seeds 900 g 6 25691 21034 9 Best Before 26 NO 13; Best Before 26 NO 14

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Nuts, grains, and seeds
Companies

Recalling firm: Left Coast Naturals

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-81511
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17170
History
Change log
2026-01-20: correct company name
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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