Oregon Food Bank Recalls Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Due to Listeria
Oregon Food Bank is recalling roasted pumpkin seeds because a Certificate of Analysis confirmed the presence of Listeria species.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) with a confirmed positive test, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Oregon Food Bank is recalling roasted pumpkin seeds packaged in 1 lbs. poly film bags with a twist type closure or in a re-sealable pouch. The product is labeled as "distributed by Oregon Food Bank" and was also distributed in packages labeled as Kale Joy brand. The total quantity involved in the recall is 61,106 lbs.
The recall was initiated because a Certificate of Analysis showed a confirmed positive result for Listeria species. The affected product has a use-by date of November 2018. Distribution occurred in Oregon and Washington.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for these specific packages. If found, they should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, packaged in 1 lbs. poly film bags with a twist type closure or in a re-sealable pouch, labeled as "distributed by Oregon Food Bank". Product was also distributed in packages labeled as Kale Joy brand.
- Manufacturer
- Oregon Food Bank
- Category
- Food — Nuts and Seeds
- Hazard
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 (1)
- Use by November 2018
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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