The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2322-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Eillien's Candies Recalls Sunflower Kernel Products Due to Listeria Risk

Eillien's Candies is recalling specific WIP Sportsman Mix products because the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Eillien's Candies was notified by Sunopta, an ingredient supplier that the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In turn Eillien's in recalling a number of products manufactured with Roasted Salted Sunflower…"

Plain-English summary

Eillien's Candies, Inc. is recalling Item # 413674, WIP SPORTSMAN MIX 25#, UPC 120046901. The recall is being conducted after the company was notified by its ingredient supplier, Sunopta, that the sunflower kernels used in the product 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 source text notes that this specific item is used in the manufacturing of many other listed items. The recall covers products with best-by dates of 9/28/16, 11/18/16, 12/16/16, 12/22/16, 1/26/17, 2/17/17, 9/1/16, 2/5/16, 2/28/16, 3/24/16, 3/30/16, 4/29/16, 6/15/16, and 7/14/16.

There have been no reported illnesses to date. Consumers should check their pantries for the affected products and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Item # 413674, WIP SPORTSMAN MIX 25#, UPC 120046901. ( this item goes into making many items listed) 9/28/16, 11/18/16, 12/16/16, 12/22/16, 1/26/17, 2/17/17, 9/1/16, 2/5/16, 2/28/16, 3/24/16, 3/30/16, 3/30/16, 4/29/16, 6/15/16, 7/14/16.
Manufacturer
Eillien's Candies, Inc.
Category
Food — Candy / Confectionery
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 (14)

  • Best By Date 9/28/16
  • 11/18/16
  • 12/16/16
  • 12/22/16
  • 1/26/17
  • 2/17/17
  • 9/1/16
  • 2/5/16
  • 2/28/16
  • 3/24/16
  • 3/30/16
  • 4/29/16
  • 6/15/16
  • 7/14/16.

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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