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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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…
- 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.
See all 16 products in this recall →Related recalls
Same manufacturer · SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
See all →- CriticalSunOpta Recalls Sunflower Kernel Products for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2016-09-21
- CriticalSunOpta Recalls Roasted Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2016-09-21
- CriticalSunOpta Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-09-21
- CriticalSunOpta Recalls Salted Caramel Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2016-09-21
- SevereSunOpta Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Potential Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-09-21
Same hazard · listeria
See all →- SevereGIAS Food Inc. Recalls Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighElegant Foods Recalls Pecorino Toscano Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-30
- CriticalBettergoods Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine Recalled for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-30
- SevereMon Sire Brie Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Presence
FDA (Food) · 2026-09-23
- SevereImported Pork Guanciale Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
USDA FSIS · 2026-09-06
Similar recalls
- SevereSunflower Kernels Recalled for Potential Listeria monocytogenes Presence
FDA (Food) · 2016-08-03
- CriticalSunOpta Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
FDA (Food) · 2016-06-29
- CriticalRucker's Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-07-27
- CriticalLipari Foods Recalls Sunflower Kernels Due to Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2013-07-17
- CriticalDakota Style Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
FDA (Food) · 2016-06-29
- CriticalRoasted Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Contamination
FDA (Food) · 2016-12-21