Dakota Style Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
Dakota Style, Inc. is recalling Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels because they 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 source metadata explicitly identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which corresponds to a Critical severity score under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Dakota Style, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Dakota Style Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. plastic bags (UPC 84872-20172). The recall involves 88,000 lbs. of product with lot numbers 8B6M02 and 8B6M09 and expiration dates ranging from February 1, 2017, through March 21, 2017.
The recall is being conducted because the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product was distributed in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TX, UT, VA, and WI.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their expiration dates and lot numbers. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dakota Style Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt. 3.5 oz. plastic bag. UPC 84872-20172
- Manufacturer
- Dakota Style, Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks
- 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 (3)
- Lots: 8B6M02 and 8B6M09 Expiration dates: February 1
- 2017 through March 21
- 2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Dakota Style, 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.
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