Dakota Style Recalls Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Risk
Dakota Style, Inc. is recalling Savory Bacon 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 identifies this as an FDA Class I recall, which the rubric defines as Critical (Score 5). Additionally, the hazard involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Dakota Style, Inc. is recalling Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernels in 4 oz and 8 oz packages. The recall is being conducted because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected lots are 8B6M02 and 8B6M09, with expiration dates ranging from February 1, 2017, through March 21, 2017. The total quantity involved is 88,000 lbs. The products were 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 should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If they possess the recalled products, they should stop consuming them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt. 4 oz and 8 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Dakota Style, Inc
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Nuts
- 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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