The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1720-2013·Announced 2013-07-24

Windy Acres Recalls Sunflower Kernel and Raisin Mix for Listeria Risk

Windy Acres Candy & Nut is recalling a raw sunflower kernel and dark raisin mix because the supplier reported potential 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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. is recalling 7,968 units of 10 oz bags of RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX. The product is packaged in clear plastic wrap and was distributed only to two consignees in the state of Ohio. The affected product includes finished product lot number 0943, which was made using supplier lot number PRO-1349.

The recall was initiated after the supplier, Lipari Foods, informed Windy Acres that the sunflower seeds used in the product were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and stop using the product immediately. Those who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms of Listeria infection should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap.
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 affected product includes finished product lot number 0943
  • which was made using supplier lot number PRO-1349.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc.

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