SunOpta recalls Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels from May 31, 2015 to January 31, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and UPCs for affected items.
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 Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns. It can also lead to life-threatening infections in pregnant women and the elderly.
Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled Sunflower Kernels during the specified production dates is likely affected.
Check for Sunrich Naturals Chili Lime flavored Sunflower Kernels with a net weight of 1 oz. (UPC 10304-01214) or 1.2 oz. (UPC 10304-03214). Products produced between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 from SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility are affected.
Look for production dates between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016 on the packaging.
Check for UPC codes 10304-01214 (1 oz. package) or 10304-03214 (1.2 oz. package).
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume the recalled items.
Check the product dates and UPCs to confirm if it's affected. If it is, do not use it and contact SunOpta for further instructions.
Look for Sunrich Naturals Chili Lime Sunflower Kernels with a net weight of 1 oz. (UPC 10304-01214) or 1.2 oz. (UPC 10304-03214) produced 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-2269-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2269-2016 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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