Salted Sunflower Kernels (Garden-Fresh Foods) – Salad Kit Contamination (2016)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods Broccoli Raisin Salad Kit #2081, Net Wt 3.38 lbs, 1.53 kg, 0 00 11596 42081 3.
Brand
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use-By-Dates, which were 5/28, 5/30 and 6/4.
Products Sold
Use-By-Dates, which were 5/28, 5/30 and 6/4.
Garden-Fresh Foods, Inc. is recalling Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and conta due to Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, MI, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026