SunOpta is recalling 45lb boxes of roasted sunflower kernels from May 31, 2015 to 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 roasted sunflower kernel products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall covers products made between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 at their Crookston, MN facility. The recall is due to potential contamination that could lead to foodborne illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The product was potentially contaminated during manufacturing at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Anyone who purchased SunOpta's roasted sunflower kernels from May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
Check for the product name 'Roasted No Salt Sweet Onion & White Cheddar Sunflower Kernel, 45 lb. box' with a production date between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. The product was manufactured at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Look for the production date on the box, which should be between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Reach out to SunOpta directly for assistance with the recall or to get replacement products.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination, so it is not safe to consume. Consumers should not eat the product and should contact SunOpta for guidance.
Listeria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The recall covers products with potential contamination.
Check the production date on the box, which should be between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. The product was manufactured at 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-2267-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2267-2016 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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