The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2313-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Eillien's Recalls Sunflower Kernels for Listeria Contamination Risk

Eillien's Candies is recalling various roasted and salted sunflower kernel products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.

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 a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Eillien's Candies, Inc. is recalling multiple varieties of roasted and salted sunflower kernels, including bulk 50-pound bags, 7-ounce, 13-ounce, 11-ounce, 14-ounce, and 4-ounce packages. The recall affects products sold under the Eillien's, Piggly Wiggly, and Royal Snacks brands. The total quantity involved is 62,229 cases.

The recall was initiated after Sunopta, an ingredient supplier, notified Eillien's that the sunflower kernels used in these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The products carry various best-by dates ranging from February 2016 to February 2017.

To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with these products. Consumers who have purchased these items should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice and dispose of the products or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
BULK - ROASTED & SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 50#, UPC: 034952142440. No CODE. EILLIEN'S ROASTED & SALTED SUNFLOWER KERN 7 OZ (198 g) , UPC 034952575576 Item 800139. PIGGLY WIGGLY ROASTED &SALTED SUNFLOWER KERNELS 13 OZ(369 g), UPC 034952574159 Item # 669788.. Royal
Manufacturer
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Category
Food — Nuts and Seeds
Hazard
Affected units
62,229

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 (20)

  • Best By Date: 1/1/17
  • 1/21/17
  • 2/10/17
  • 1/13/17
  • 2/4/17
  • 2/16/17
  • 2/9/17
  • 1/18/17
  • 2/11/17
  • 2/12/17
  • 1/19/17. 2/7/16
  • 2/6/16
  • 2/21/16
  • 2/14/16
  • 2/20/16
  • 3/24/16
  • 3/4/16
  • 3/9/16
  • 4/22/16
  • 4/24/16

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 15 recalled by Eillien's Candies, 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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