SunOpta recalls 1.4 oz Cacao Nut Bars (UPC 11961-02026) produced May 31, 2015 to Jan 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 certain cacao 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. The recall is due to potential contamination that could lead to foodborne illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. The contamination occurred in SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility during production in the specified date range.
Consumers who purchased SunOpta's 1.4 oz Cacao Nut Bars with UPC 11961-02026 produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 are affected. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for the UPC 11961-02026 on the product label. The bars were produced from May 31, 2015 through January 31, 2016 and distributed by Navitas Naturals in Novato, CA.
Look for the production date on the label, which should be between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Reach out to SunOpta directly for further instructions on how to handle the recalled product.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination, so it is not safe to consume. The product should be discarded or returned to SunOpta.
Check the UPC 11961-02026 label and ensure the production date is between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016.
Discard the product or contact SunOpta for instructions on returning it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send SunOpta to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2270-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2270-2016 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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