The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1698-2016·Announced 2016-07-27

C.J. Dannemiller Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Risk

C.J. Dannemiller Company is recalling 30-lb boxes of roasted sunflower kernels due to a possible risk of 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 severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

C.J. Dannemiller Company, Inc. is recalling 30-lb boxes of roasted sunflower kernels (salted and no salt) due to a possible risk of the product containing Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was initiated under the direction of the firm's supplier.

The affected product is packed in 30-lb corrugated boxes with a poly liner. The boxes are labeled "SUNFLOWER KRNLS" and list "Sunflower Kernels, Peanut Oil" as ingredients. The recall includes 823 boxes of salted kernels and 253 boxes of no-salt kernels. Specific lot numbers range from 15165 through 16060.

The product was distributed to Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and packaging details.

The recalled product

Product
The sunflower kernels roasted ( no salt) were packed in a 30 lbs. corrugated box with a poly liner with the following labeling: 1. Roasted and No salt 30 lbs brown cardboard box labeled "SUNFLOWER KRNLS", "INGREDIENTS: Sunflower Kernels, Peanut Oil." "NET WT. 30 LBS. (13.6
Manufacturer
C.J. Dannemiller Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Nuts and Seeds
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)

  • The following codes were recalled on June 6th
  • no salt: Lot # 15165 through Lot #16060.

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by C.J. Dannemiller Company, 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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