SunOpta is recalling specific hemp nut bars produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC 11961-02030 for affected products.
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 hemp nut bars that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products made between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 with UPC 11961-02030.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to serious illness if eaten.
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled hemp nut bars. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for the UPC code 11961-02030 on the product packaging. The recall includes bars produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 from SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Look for the UPC code 11961-02030 on the product packaging to confirm if it is affected.
The recall does not state that the product is safe to eat. Affected products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so there is no action required beyond checking if the product is affected.
Check for the UPC code 11961-02030 and production dates between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 from SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2272-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2272-2016 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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