The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-1122-2026·Announced 2026-07-01

Sunflower Seeds Recalled for Undeclared Cashew Allergen

George J Howe Company is recalling 5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS due to the presence of undeclared cashew, a tree nut allergen. The product was distributed across 24 states.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving an undeclared common tree nut allergen (cashew). Undeclared allergens on food products pose a serious risk of allergic reaction to sensitive consumers, and Class I designation indicates the hazard could cause serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

George J Howe Company, Inc. is recalling 5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS (code 00501139) because the product contains an undeclared tree nut allergen, specifically cashew.

The recalled sunflower seeds were distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product and have a cashew allergy or tree nut allergy should not consume it. Those who have this product should discard it or return it to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS
Manufacturer
George J Howe Company, Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nut
  • allergen-cashew

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 (1)

  • 00501139

Distribution

Distributed in 25 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • VA
  • WI
  • WV