The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2252-2016·Announced 2016-09-21

Atlantic Spice Sunflower Seeds Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Atlantic Spice Co. is recalling 134 units of 16 oz Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds (Lot #1772) due to 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Atlantic Spice Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 134 units of Atlantic Spice Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, packaged in 16 oz clear plastic bags. The product is identified by Lot #1772 and item number #746. The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed in the following states: AL, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, WV, and WY.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and packaging details. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions regarding disposal or refund logistics are provided in the source text beyond the standard recall protocol.

The recalled product

Product
Atlantic Spice Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, packaged in a 16 oz, clear plastic bag; #746
Hazard
Affected units
134

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)

  • Lot #1772

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Atlantic Spice Co., 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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Same manufacturer · Atlantic Spice Co., Inc.

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