Windy Acres Trail Mix Recalled for Listeria Risk
Windy Acres recalls 7 oz Fruity Trail Mix bags due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Check your lot number and expiration date.
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The firm was notified by their supplier that the Sunflower kernels they received may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. is recalling a specific batch of its 7 oz Fruity Trail Mix because the sunflower kernels used in the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious health risk. The company was notified of the potential contamination by their supplier. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24228-windy-acres-trail-mix-recalled-for-listeria-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24228-windy-acres-trail-mix-recalled-for-listeria-risk · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1856-2016
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“Windy Acres Trail Mix Recalled for Listeria Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24228-windy-acres-trail-mix-recalled-for-listeria-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1856-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1856-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or death in vulnerable populations. The contamination occurred at the supplier level before the product was packaged and distributed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Windy Acres Fruity Trail Mix containing roasted peanuts, pineapple, papaya, raisins, and almonds in 7 oz bags between May 2016 and November 2016. Individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children are at highest risk for serious infection from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your package for the UPC code 0 82987 02016 5. Look for Lot Number 022916-137 and an expiration date of 11/2016. The product was distributed in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.
- Brand
Windy Acres- Product
Windy Acres FRUITY TRAIL MIX Roasted Peanuts, Pineapple, Papaya, Raisins & Almonds 7 OZ (198 G) UPC 0 82987 02016 5- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was shipped to the following states: IN, KY & OH.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1855-2016 | ROAST, NO SALT SUNFLOWER SEEDS sold under the following brands: Jungle Jim 16oz (453G) INGREDIENTS: SUNFLOWER SEEDS ROASTED IN SUNFLOWER AND OR PEANUT OIL UPC 0 82987 05874 8 & Windy Acres 8 OZ (22 G) UPC 0 82987 30172 1 & 5 lb plastic bag WILMINGTON, OH 45177; Jungle Jim Item #05874 EXP DATE: 05/2017 Windy Acres Item #30172 LOT# 051016-342 EXP DATE 03/2017 Windy Acres Item #30172B5 PACK DATES 2/19/16 - 05/12/16 | 9cs/12/16 oz tubs + 3 cs/12/80 bags + 6 cs/1/5lb box |
| F-1856-2016 | Windy Acres FRUITY TRAIL MIX Roasted Peanuts, Pineapple, Papaya, Raisins & Almonds 7 OZ (198 G) UPC 0 82987 02016 5 WILMINGTON, OH 45177 1-937-382-8057; Item #02016 LOT# 022916-137 EXP DATE: 11/2016 | 79 cs/12/7 oz bags |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the recalled Windy Acres Fruity Trail Mix if it matches the lot and expiration details.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a refund or replacement process, so consumers should discard the product to avoid illness.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Product was shipped to the following states: IN, KY & OH.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1856-2016 (May 24, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1856-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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