The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1525-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria

NatureBox is recalling Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels due to a supplier notification regarding Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold nationwide online.

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

NatureBox, Inc. is recalling 14,941 five-ounce pouches of Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier of sunflower seeds that the seeds are being recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by Lot 8H5M25 and includes Best Before Dates of 05/18/16, 06/10/16, 08/25/16, 5/9/16, and 7/15/16. The product was distributed nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot and best before dates listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 52523 00535 8 Ingredients: Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Salt, Rice Syrup Solids, Onion and Garlic, Sour Cream Powder (cultured milk, nonfat milk), Tomato Powder,
Manufacturer
NatureBox, Inc.
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 (6)

  • Lot 8H5M25
  • Best Before Dates: 05/18/16
  • 06/10/16
  • 08/25/16
  • 5/9/16
  • 7/15/16.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by NatureBox, Inc. 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 →