Salted Caramel Sunflower Kernel (SunOpta) – Listeria Risk (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.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
EXPANDED 5/18/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Salted Caramel sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN
Brand
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
8H5M12.
Products Sold
EXPANDED 5/18/2016 PLot# / Child Lot# / Expiration 8C6M31 / 37260915128 / 6/29/16 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 PLot#: 8F5M03, 8H5M12.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. is recalling EXPANDED 5/18/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Salted Caramel sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven due to SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunO. 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
SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
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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As reported by FDA
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
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