Oriya recalls protein medley due to possibly salmonella contaminated chia seeds
Oriya Organics, LLC is voluntarily recalling Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley which contain Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder due to possible health risks related to Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e. infected aneurysms).
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Oriya Organics has taken immediate action to voluntarily recall Superfood Protein Medley in order to ensure the safety of its customers.
Products were sold in retailers in Texas and Louisiana. Products were sold directly to customers through the internet in Texas, Arkansas, Illinois, Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Virginia.
The products in this voluntary recall include:
Oriya Organics Superfood Protein Medley, 21.2 oz, UPC Code:85370100401, with Lot #: A14314 and an expiration date of 05/23/2015. Lot codes and expiration dates are located on the bottom of the container.
No other Oriya Organics products are affected by this recall and no illnesses have been reported to date. This recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure due to a contaminated ingredient from one of our suppliers.
Consumers that have purchased any of these products with the above stated lot number and expiration dates are asked not to consume the product and discard it or return the product to the original point of purchase.
Consumers with questions may contact Oriya Organics at 512-992-5100, Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm CST. Email correspondence can be sent to [email protected].
Oriya Organics is working closely with the FDA on this matter. Oriya Organics is committed to providing the highest quality, organic products and the safety of our customers is our number one priority.
