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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Produce & Fresh

Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: December 4, 2019
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Summary

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc. is recalling 10 bags of Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds because a seven-inch metal bar was found during the packaging process. The metal bar had a jagged edge and a loose flake, suggesting that smaller, hard-to-see metal fragments may be inside the product. Consumers should check their 5-pound clear plastic bags for lot number 19302 and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or throw the product away.

Risk

Consuming food containing metal fragments can cause serious injury, including cuts to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract, as well as dental damage.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for clear plastic bags of Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds (5 lbs.) with a white label.
  2. Locate the lot number on the label to see if it matches lot 19302.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Hummingbird Wholesale Organic Chia Seeds (5 lbs.)
Item Code:
SD120-5#
Lot Numbers:
19302

Packaged in a clear plastic bag with a white label; No UPC code.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84319
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc
Sold By: Retailers in California; Retailers in Oregon
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 10/5 lbs. bags
Distributed To: California, Oregon

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