SunOpta Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Contamination Risk
SunOpta is recalling various roasted and salted sunflower kernel products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers multiple brands and package sizes distributed across the US and internationally.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the rubric for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. is recalling roasted and salted sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include various brands and package sizes, such as Planters, Dakota's Best!, and Sunrich Naturals, manufactured by SunOpta in Crookston, Minnesota, or distributed by other firms. The recall was expanded on May 18, 2016, to include production dates from February 20 to April 26, 2016, and further expanded on May 31, 2016, to include product produced at the Crookston facility from May 31, 2015, through January 31, 2016.
The total quantity of product involved in the recall is 8,266,463 lbs. Distribution occurred in numerous US states, including AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI, CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR, MD, MT, OK, and VA. The product was also distributed to Canada, Guatemala, Great Britain, and Mexico.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers and expiration dates against the specific lists provided in the official recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lot numbers, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- 1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's Best! Biggy'z Roasted & Salted Kernels, Net Wt 16 oz (454g) plastic bag; 4. Roa
- Manufacturer
- SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts and Seeds
- Hazard
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 16 recalled by SunOpta Food and Grain, 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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