Reviews and Information for Organic Traditions
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Product Review
Fruits, Veggies, and Other Greens Supplements Review (Including Spirulina and Chlorella)
Avoid Lead in Greens, Problems with Pills, and Don't Give Up Eating Whole Foods.
Product Review
Whole, Ground, Milled, and Cracker Flaxseed Review
High Levels of Cadmium Found in Flaxseed Products — Testing Expanded
Product Review
Chia Seed Review — Whole, Ground, and Sprouted Seed, Seed Flour, & Supplements
Find the Best Chia Seeds, Sprouted Chia Powder, Flour, and Chia Supplements. Tests and Reviews of Chia Seeds & CL's Top Picks.
Product Review
Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) Review
We Identified the Best Pumpkin Seeds
Product Review
Sunflower Seeds and Butters Review
High Levels of Toxin Found in Most Sunflower Seeds and Butters
Recalls & Warnings
February 23, 2016
Flax Seed and Chia Powders Recalled
On February 20, 2016, HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC., issued a recall of specific lots of Organic Traditions Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
June 28, 2014
Chia Seed Recall Expanded
On June 26, 2014, HEALTH MATTERS AMERICA INC.
Recalls & Warnings
June 05, 2014
More Chia Powders Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
On June 4, 2014, Health Matters America Inc. issued a voluntary recall its Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia Seed Powder and Organic Traditions Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
News Release
November 02, 2023
Spirulina and “Greens” Supplement Tests Show Some Problems
White Plains, New York, November 2, 2023 — ConsumerLab tests of spirulina, chlorella, and “greens” supplements revealed that tablets of three brands of spirulina failed to disintegrate within the allotted time, and several other products contained amounts of lead unsuitable for regular consumption ...
News Release
March 03, 2020
Best and Worst Chia Seed Products Revealed by ConsumerLab
White Plains, New York, March 3, 2020 — Chia seeds are rich in fiber and a good source of healthful oils, particularly the omega-3 fatty acid ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), as well certain vitamins and minerals.