Sunflower Seeds (Giant Eagle) – Listeria 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
Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Brand
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Sell by dates to 12/1/16
Products Sold
Sell by dates to 12/1/16
Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distribut due to Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contami. 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
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
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
IN, OH, PA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026