Giant Eagle recalls sunflower seeds due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were sold in bulk sections of Market District stores with specific sell by dates.
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
Giant Eagle is recalling sunflower seeds that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products sold in their Market District stores with specific sell by dates.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated seeds could lead to illness if eaten.
Anyone who purchased or consumed the recalled sunflower seeds from Giant Eagle's Market District stores. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
Check for sunflower seeds labeled 'Market District' with PLU# 65167. Products were sold in bulk sections of Giant Eagle stores with sell by dates up to December 1, 2016.
Look for the PLU# 65167 label and 'Market District' on the product packaging.
Giant Eagle is recalling sunflower seeds that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Check for sunflower seeds labeled 'Market District' with PLU# 65167 sold in bulk sections of Giant Eagle stores with sell by dates up to December 1, 2016.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Giant Eagle for guidance on safe handling or disposal.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Giant Eagle to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1836-2016 — Giant Eagle Giant Eagle Hello, I own a Giant Eagle that is covered by recall F-1836-2016 from Giant Eagle. 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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