Eillien's Candies Recalls Sunflower Kernel Products Due to Listeria Risk
Eillien's Candies is recalling specific lots of Figi's Natures Mix and other products containing sunflower kernels due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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 corresponds to a score of 3 (High) according to the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Eillien's Candies, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Figi's Natures Mix and other products manufactured with roasted salted or unsalted sunflower kernels. The recall was initiated after Sunopta, an ingredient supplier, notified Eillien's that the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products include Figi's Natures Mix with specific purchase order numbers and UPC codes. The recall covers 62,229 cases total for all affected products. Distribution was limited to Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Best-by dates for the affected lots range from April 7, 2016, to January 26, 2017.
There have been no reported illnesses to date. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific product codes and best-by dates listed in the official recall notice and dispose of or return the products if they match the description.
The recalled product
- Product
- FIGI'S NATURES MIX, PO# 00460590, 012-0022-901, 15071. 20#, UPC # 680223.
- Manufacturer
- Eillien's Candies, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Candy / Confectionery
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 62,229
Distribution
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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