SunOpta is recalling 45lb boxes of Roasted No Salt Ranch Sunflower Kernels produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates 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 45-pound boxes of Roasted No Salt Ranch Sunflower Kernels produced from May 31, 2015 through January 31, 2016. This recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated food can lead to severe illness or even death if the bacteria are not properly eliminated.
Anyone who owns or uses SunOpta's Roasted No Salt Ranch Sunflower Kernels produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. Pregnant women, newborns, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for 45-pound boxes labeled 'Roasted No Salt Ranch Sunflower Kernel' with a production date between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. The product was manufactured at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Look for production dates on the box between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
The recall is due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination, which can cause serious illness. If you have the product, it is not safe to consume.
Contact SunOpta directly for details about the recall and instructions on what to do.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for 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-2266-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2266-2016 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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