Kashi Whole Grain Bars (Kellogg) – 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
Kashi Whole Grain Bars 35 g individual bar, 18 count retail carton (630 g), 6 cartons per case
Brand
Kellogg Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
18 count retail carton UPC 0 18627 50406 1 Better If Used Before Date/Best If Used By Date: 2016 SE 11 EX 2016 NO 30 EX
Kellogg Company is recalling Kashi Whole Grain Bars 35 g individual bar, 18 count retail carton (630 g), 6 cartons per case due to Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious an. 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
Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026