The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1325-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Sunflower seeds recalled due to undeclared peanut, tree nut, and wheat allergens

Houston Pecan Company is recalling sunflower seeds in 5-pound bags sold in Texas and online before May 25, 2023, due to potential cross-contamination with undeclared peanuts, tree nuts, and wheat.

What this means for you

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: This is FDA Class II allergen mislabeling involving common allergens (peanuts and tree nuts). The rubric specifies allergen mislabeling on common allergens without reported illness as High (3). No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling sunflower seeds packaged in 5-pound bags due to potential cross-contamination with tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. These allergens were not declared on the product labels.

The affected products were sold in Texas and through internet sales. All 5-pound bags of sunflower seeds purchased prior to May 25, 2023 may be affected.

Consumers with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat should not consume the recalled product. If you have purchased sunflower seeds from Houston Pecan Company in 5-pound bags before May 25, 2023, check your purchase for proper allergen labeling. If the product lacks clear allergen declarations, dispose of it safely.

Do not consume the product if you have a known allergy to peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat. Contact the manufacturer for further guidance on recalled batches.

The recalled product

Product
Sunflower Seeds packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • all 5 pound bags of product purchased prior to 5/25/23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.