SunOpta recalls roasted sunflower kernels produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016 for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should stop using affected products.
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 kernels that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The recall covers multiple product sizes and production dates from February 20, 2016 through January 31, 2016.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations. When contaminated, these sunflower kernels may lead to foodborne illness with symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage, stillbirth, or death.
Anyone who owns or uses SunOpta roasted sunflower kernels produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for products labeled 'Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernels' with the following sizes: 5 lbs, 25 lbs, 45 lbs, or 50 lbs. Look for production dates between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016. The products were manufactured at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Immediately stop using all recalled SunOpta roasted sunflower kernels that were produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016.
SunOpta recalls roasted sunflower kernels (5 lbs, 25 lbs, 45 lbs, and 50 lbs) produced between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016.
Check the product label for 'Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernels' and look for production dates between February 20, 2016 and January 31, 2016. The products were manufactured at SunOpta's Crookston, MN facility.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at highest 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-2259-2016 — SunOpta SunOpta Hello, I own a SunOpta that is covered by recall F-2259-2016 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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