The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1416-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Kroger Salted Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Contamination

The Kroger Co is recalling Salted Sunflower Kernels because the supplier notified the firm that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is recalling 5,574 cases of 6 oz bags of Salted Sunflower Kernels. The product is identified by the UPC 0 11110 61877 1 and has sell-by dates of DEC1116, DEC1316, and DEC1416.

The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by their supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The agency has classified this recall as Class I.

The product was distributed to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, and WY. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific sell-by dates and UPC codes and dispose of the product or return it to the store of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 6 oz (170g) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER KERNELS, COTTONSEED AND/OR SUNFLOWER OILS, SALT. DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 61877 1
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
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 (2)

  • Sell By: DEC1116
  • DEC1316 & DEC1416.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by The Kroger Co 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.

See all 3 products in this recall →