SunOpta Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Potential Listeria Contamination
SunOpta is recalling specific lots of Sunrich Naturals Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels 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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. is recalling Sunrich Naturals Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 1 oz. and 1.2 oz. plastic bag packages. The recall was expanded on May 31, 2016, to include product produced at the company's Crookston, MN facility with production dates from May 31, 2015, through January 31, 2016.
The affected products were distributed in multiple U.S. states, including AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, and WI, as well as additional states added during previous expansions. The recall also includes distribution to Canada, Guatemala, Great Britain, and Mexico. Specific lot numbers for the 1 oz. packages are 34215155, 34215156, 34215159, 34215160, 34215166, and 34215167. The lot number for the 1.2 oz. package is 34215168.
Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot numbers. If they possess the recalled items, they should stop consuming them and contact SunOpta or the retailer for a refund or replacement. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Sunrich Naturals Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels, packaged under the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 1 oz. plastic bag, UPC 10304-01214; 2. Net Wt. 1.2 oz. (34g), UPC 10304-03214 . Product of USA. Distributed by Sunrich Consumer Brands, Hop
- Manufacturer
- SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Nuts
- 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 (6)
- 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 1 oz. package PLot#: 34215155
- 34215156
- 34215159
- 34215160
- 34215166
- 34215167. 1.2 oz. package PLot#: 34215168.
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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