Giant Eagle Recalls Market District Sunflower Seeds Due to Listeria Risk
Giant Eagle is recalling Market District sunflower seeds sold in bulk in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana due to possible 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) due to the reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death associated with Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Plain-English summary
Giant Eagle, Inc. is recalling Market District brand sunflower seeds (PLU# 65167) in various weights and sell-by dates. The recall was initiated after the supplier, SunOpta, informed Giant Eagle of an expansion to their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle had repacked these sunflower kernels under the Market District label.
The affected product was sold in the bulk section of 12 Giant Eagle Market District stores. The distribution pattern includes Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. The total quantity recalled is 2,197.53 lbs. for bulk and repacked containers, which cannot be separated. The affected products have sell-by dates through December 1, 2016.
Consumers who have purchased these sunflower seeds should stop using them and return them to the store of purchase for a refund or contact Giant Eagle for further instructions. This recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
- Manufacturer
- Giant Eagle, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Bulk 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 (1)
- Sell by dates to 12/1/16
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