Treehouse Foods recalls Southern Grove and Nature's Harvest sunflower kernels due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC codes and best by dates to determine if affected.
TreeHouse Foods is recalling products that may be impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Treehouse Foods is recalling two types of sunflower kernels that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products with specific UPC codes and best by dates listed in the notice.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated sunflower kernels could lead to illness if eaten.
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled sunflower kernels. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.
Check for UPC codes 041498206765 (Southern Grove) or 071725727503 (Nature's Harvest). Products with best by dates from 4/28/2016 to 3/28/2017 are affected.
Look for the UPC codes 041498206765 or 071725727503 on the packaging.
If your product matches the UPC codes and best by dates listed, discard it immediately to avoid potential illness.
Southern Grove Roasted & Unsalted Sunflower Kernels (UPC 041498206765) and Nature's Harvest Sunflower Kernels Roasted & Unsalted (UPC 071725727503).
Listeria monocytogenes contamination could cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Check for the UPC codes 041498206765 or 071725727503 and best by dates from 4/28/2016 to 3/28/2017.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Treehouse Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2432-2016 — Treehouse Foods Treehouse Foods Hello, I own a Treehouse Foods that is covered by recall F-2432-2016 from Treehouse Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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