SunOpta recalls salted caramel sunflower seeds produced between Feb 20-April 26, 2016, and May 31, 2015-January 31, 2016, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product codes and contact SunOpta for details.
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 salted caramel sunflower seeds that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects specific production dates and lots from their Crookston, MN facility. The recall expands to include more products due to potential contamination.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to illness if eaten, though the risk is not confirmed in this recall.
Anyone who purchased SunOpta's salted caramel sunflower seeds with the specified production dates or lot numbers. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious infection.
Check for product codes on the packaging: 8C6M31 or 37260915128 for the first expansion, and 8F5M03 or 8H5M12 for the second expansion. Products were produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016.
Look for specific product codes on the packaging: 8C6M31 or 37260915128 for the first expansion, and 8F5M03 or 8H5M12 for the second expansion.
SunOpta is recalling these sunflower seeds due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Products produced between February 20, 2016 and April 26, 2016, and May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016.
Check the product codes on the packaging: 8C6M31 or 37260915128 for the first expansion, and 8F5M03 or 8H5M12 for the second expansion.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2261-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2261-2016 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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