The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1927-2016·Announced 2016-08-24

Nu Life Market Sunflower Spread Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Nu Life Market LLC is recalling Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread because it 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nu Life Market LLC is recalling Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread in clear plastic jars with brown plastic lids (Net Wt. 12 oz., UPC 855881003370). The recall involves 128 jars (96 lbs.) of the product, which was distributed to California, Illinois, and Michigan. There was no foreign, military, or government distribution.

The recall was initiated because the product was manufactured with roasted sunflower kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lots are 5266A1 (best by 6/17/2016) and 5315A1 (best by 8/5/2016).

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread in clear plastic jar with brown plastic lid, Net Wt. 12 oz., UPC 855881003370. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Manufacturer
Nu Life Market LLC
Category
Food — Spreads
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 (4)

  • lot 5266A1
  • best by 6/17/2016
  • and lot 5315A1
  • best by 8/5/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Nu Life Market LLC 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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