Hi Tamara,
We apologize for any problems with the flaxseed meal! Please email us at customerservice@bobsredmill.com and our team can assist further. You can also send them the lot code, time stamp, and best by date from your bag so we can share this with our quality assurance team. Thank you!
I have had 2 bags of ground flaxseed from your company now and both were completely rancid and way before the expiration date. They smelled so terrible. I have used them for egg replacements because they were before the expiration date and didn’t know flaxseeds could be bad. We never got sick from them, but our farts were equally as ghastly. I just threw out the entire bag.
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for the negative experience. If you ever have any issues with our products we want to help! Please reach out to customerservice@bobsredmill.com and our team will be happy to assist.
Just made 44 cookies using 1/4 cup of flaxseed. Didn't notice I used wrong bag of flaxseed that expired 11/2017. Will I get sick if I eat them or throw them out.
Judy, did you eat them? I'm curious because I just opened up a jar of ground flaxseed and it smells off.
Hi Teresa,
We recommend using our products by the "best by" date on the package. However, if the flax has gone rancid, strong odors may be present, which can be very sharp or pungent, similar to nail polish remover, or may have a fishy or bitter smell or flavor.
Hi Judy, we can't recommend eating products past their expiration date.
I have the original sealed bag the organic Flaxseed Meal came in, and it has been refrigerated. The date on the package says 10/26/2024. It smells fine. Can I still use it, and if so for how long?
Thank you, Gina
Hi Gina, we can't recommend using products past their expiration date.
I just pulled a bag of flaxseed meal off my shelf in my cold room and realized it just expired last month... would it be safe to use if it doesn't smell fishy?
Hi Elizabeth, we can't advise that you eat product that is past the best by date.
I have checked my Bob’s package of flaxseed meal and there is no expiration date anywhere on the package. I am sure it is more than one year old, but I have no idea how old it is because of the expiration date. Should I throw it out? And why is there no expiration date on my package?
Hi there, our customer service team would be happy to help troubleshoot. You can reach them at customerservice@bobsredmill.com or call them directly at 1-800-349-2173.
Just bought my first bag of chia seeds and am looking forward to using it. Will appreciate any comments and/or suggestions for its use. Thank you!
They are tasty little buggers packed with goodness. An ancient Mayan grain, they are one of four seeds on the planet that are a complete protein by themselves.
The name actually means strength. They are versatile. Salads, loafs, scrambles, with cereal, in granola, breads and desserts. They are my go-to egg, substitute in breads and desserts and they really help in gluten free flour. They help coconut flour be better for baking. And of course sprouts. Chia Garcia. The beard and hair really grow..Experiment. another super food to enjoy.
I just bought a bag from my grocery store and it has weevils in it. I've never had this problem before. It was still in date.