The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1565-2016·Announced 2016-06-29

SunOpta Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

NatureBox, Inc. is recalling SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels due to a supplier notification regarding Listeria Monocytogenes contamination.

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 minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences, aligning with the Critical criteria for severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

NatureBox, Inc. is recalling SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels, 45lbs case. The firm was notified by the supplier of the sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.

The recall involves 1305 lbs. (29 cases) of the product. The product was distributed nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory and dispose of any affected items. No specific lot numbers or expiration dates are provided in the source text.

The recalled product

Product
SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- 45lbs case 6075 lbs received (35 cases)
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 (1)

  • not provided

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 →