The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1750-2016·Announced 2016-07-27

Sandridge Food Corporation Recalls Crunchy Wheatberry Salad Kit Due to Listeria Risk

Sandridge Food Corporation is recalling Crunchy Wheatberry Salad Kits because the sunflower seed pouches may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Sandridge Food Corporation is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Crunchy Wheatberry Salad Kit 12.75 LB (5.78kg). The recall is limited to the sunflower seed pouches included in these kits, which contain sunflower kernels, canola and/or peanut oil and/or sunflower oil, and citric acid.

The firm initiated the recall after being notified by its supplier that the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product was shipped to Florida and Georgia. The recall covers 1,559 cases of 1/4 oz bags of sunflower kernels. Specific lot numbers and use-by dates are listed in the agency's structured product information.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should check their pantry for the affected product. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Crunchy Wheatberry Salad Kit 12.75 LB (5.78kg) ***SUNFLOWER SEED POUCH: INGREDIENTS SUNFLOWER KERNELS (Sunflower Kernels, Canola and/or Peanut oil and/or Sunflower Oil Citric Acid) Manufactured by Sandridge Food Corporation, Medina, Ohio 44256
Manufacturer
Sandridge Food Corporation
Category
Food — Salad Kit / Sunflower 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 (12)

  • Item K340718Lot # 052816
  • Use By Date 2016-05-28
  • Lot # 052816
  • Lot # 060816
  • Use By Date 2016-06-08
  • Lot # 052116
  • Use By Date 2016-05-21
  • Lot # 060116
  • Use By Date 2016-06-01
  • Lot # 060416
  • Use By Date 2016-06-04 & Lot # 052116
  • Use By Date 2016-05-21.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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