SunOpta recalls specific MACA nut bars produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and UPC.
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 MACA nut bars that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects bars produced from May 31, 2015 through January 31, 2016.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated food can lead to illness if consumed.
People who own or consume the recalled MACA nut bars from SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 are at risk. Those with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable.
Check for the UPC 11961-02024 on the product label. The bars were produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Look for production dates on the bar between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Reach out to SunOpta for more information about the recall and potential remedies.
SunOpta's MACA nut bars with UPC 11961-02024 produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
Check the UPC code on the product and verify the production date falls between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2273-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2273-2016 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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