The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2425-2016·Announced 2016-10-12

Treehouse Foods Recalls Sunflower Seeds for Listeria Contamination

Treehouse Foods is recalling multiple brands of roasted and salted sunflower seeds that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Treehouse Foods is voluntarily recalling specific lots of roasted and salted sunflower seeds due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes products sold under the Amport, Naturally Select, and generic Sunflower Seeds Roasted and Salted brands. Affected products are identified by specific UPC codes and Best By/Date Codes ranging from November 2016 to March 2017.

The recall covers 92,865 cases of the affected products. Distribution was widespread across 38 U.S. states and three countries: Honduras, Nicaragua, and Chile. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and date codes listed in the official recall notice. If the products are found, consumers should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The FDA advises that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
UPC 071725748010, Sunflower Seeds Roasted and Salted, Best By/Date Code: 11/27/2016. UPC 007172524140, Amport Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds, Best By/Date Code:11/26/2016. 639277348319,Naturally Select Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seed, Best By/Date Code: 3/1/2017.
Manufacturer
Treehouse Foods
Category
Food — Nuts and Seeds
Hazard
Affected units
92,865

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 (9)

  • Best By/Date Code: 11/26/2016
  • 11/27/2016
  • .1/7/2017
  • 1/14/2017
  • 3/1/17
  • 12/31/2016
  • 12/26/2016
  • 12/12/2016
  • 12/3/2016.

Distribution

Distributed in 38 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 55 recalled by Treehouse Foods 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 55 products in this recall →

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