SunOpta recalls sunflower kernel products from specific production dates due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected items include Spitz Dill Pickle Sunflower Kernel, 100g plastic bags with UPC 69579-21001.
SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
SunOpta is recalling certain sunflower kernel products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016, with specific batch numbers.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated products may lead to foodborne illness if consumed.
People who purchased Spitz Dill Pickle Sunflower Kernel products with the UPC 69579-21001 from specific production dates and batch numbers are affected. Those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
Check for the UPC 69579-21001 on the product packaging. Products produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016, with batch numbers listed in the recall notice are affected.
Look for the UPC 69579-21001 and production dates between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016 on the packaging.
Spitz Dill Pickle Sunflower Kernel products with UPC 69579-21001 produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016, including specific batch numbers.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
Check the UPC 69579-21001 on the packaging and verify the production dates and batch numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2268-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2268-2016 from SunOpta. 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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