The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0353-2017·Announced 2016-11-16

Hershey Recalls SoFit Protein Plus Almonds Due to Listeria Risk

The Hershey Company is voluntarily recalling SoFit Protein Plus Almonds Jalapeno Garlic because a supplier expanded its recall of sunflower seeds, creating a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as a Critical severity (Score 5) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

The Hershey Company has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand. The specific product identified in the recall notice is SOFiT Protein Plus Almonds Jalapeno Garlic, which consists of whole almonds covered by a crunchy protein shell with a net weight of 1 OZ.

The recall was initiated after a supplier that provides sunflower seeds for these products expanded its own recall on June 1. As a result, the affected products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers 12,192 units distributed nationwide. Affected units may display the following Best Before dates and Consumer Unit Codes: 10 2017, 72R; 11 2017, 73A; 02 2017, 79R; 03 2017, 82C; or 03 2017, 82D.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific codes and dates listed above. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop consuming them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SOFiT Protein Plus Almonds Jalapeno Garlic, whole almonds covered by a crunchy protein shell: NET WT. 1 OZ.
Manufacturer
The Hershey Company
Category
Food — Snack Foods
Hazard
Affected units
12,192

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (10)

  • Best Before dates
  • Consumer Unit Code: 10 2017
  • 72R
  • 11 2017
  • 73A
  • 02 2017
  • 79R
  • 03 2017
  • 82C
  • 82D

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by The Hershey Company under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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