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Stuckey's Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Risk

Taylor's Candy recalls Stuckey's Family Favorites sunflower kernels due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1837-2016FoodStuckey's ›
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Recalling firmTaylor's Candy, Inc.4855 W 115th St · Alsip, IL 60803-2864
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What happened, in plain English

Taylor's Candy, Inc. is recalling Stuckey's Family Favorites Sunflower Kernels packaged in 5.5 oz clear plastic bags because of the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard. The product was distributed to 28 U.S. consignees. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24127-stuckey-s-sunflower-kernels-recalled-for-listeria-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24127-stuckey-s-sunflower-kernels-recalled-for-listeria-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1837-2016

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“Stuckey's Sunflower Kernels Recalled for Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24127-stuckey-s-sunflower-kernels-recalled-for-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1837-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1837-2016%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and persons without strong immune systems.

Who’s affected

Consumers who purchased Stuckey's Family Favorites Sunflower Kernels in 5.5 oz clear plastic bags from retailers supplied by Taylor's Candy, Inc. are at risk of Listeria infection.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Sunflower Kernels packaged in a 5.5 oz clear plastic bag labeled "Stuckey's Family Favorites" with UPC code 091976440075 and Manufacturer Date 1 1036.

  • Brand
    Stuckey's
  • Product
    Sunflower Kernals packaged in a 5.5 OZ clear plastic bag labeled in part " Stuckey's Family Favorites". UPC code
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check your product

    Verify if you have the recalled Sunflower Kernels by checking the packaging label, UPC code 091976440075, and Manufacturer Date 1 1036.

  2. Dispose of the product

    Do not eat the recalled sunflower kernels; discard them or return them to the place of purchase if possible.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 6, 201612. FDA classified it Class I: Jul 27, 201623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 3, 201634. FDA terminated the recall: Mar 8, 2018420162018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class I
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1837-2016 (June 6, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1837-2016 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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