SunOpta recalls sunflower kernel products from February 20 to April 26, 2016, and May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and lot numbers.
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 sunflower kernel products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products produced between February 20, 2016 and April 26, 2016, and products from their Crookston, MN facility made between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination occurred during production at SunOpta's facilities, potentially leading to illness if the product is consumed.
People who purchased or use SunOpta's Dakota Style Savory Bacon sunflower kernel products with the specified production dates and lot numbers are affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for product labels with the lot numbers 8B6M09, 8D6M01, 8F5M09, 8H5M12, 8I5M21, 8J5M27, or 8A6M13, and production dates from February 20, 2016 to April 26, 2016, or May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016.
Look for lot numbers 8B6M09, 8D6M01, 8F5M09, 8H5M12, 8I5M21, 8J5M27, or 8A6M13 on the packaging.
SunOpta's Dakota Style Savory Bacon sunflower kernel products with lot numbers 8B6M09, 8D6M01, 8F5M09, 8H5M12, 8I5M21, 8J5M27, or 8A6M13, produced between February 20, 2016 and April 26, 2016, or from May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking product labels.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2260-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2260-2016 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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