NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels
Reason Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
NatureBox Cheddar and Onion Sunflower kernels recall
Recalled by NatureBox, Inc. · Redwood City, CA, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
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What was recalled
NatureBox Cheddar and Onion Sunflower kernels: 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 54557 00531 1 Ingredients: Non GMO Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Sweet Onion and White Cheddar Seasoning Blend (cane sugar, onion and garlic powder, cheddar cheese powder {cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, whey, salt, disodium phosphate}, salt, natural flavors, lactic acid, spices, silicon dioxide (to prevent caking). Contains: Milk. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Quantity: 22,231 x 5 oz. pouches.
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
Lot 8H5M26: Best Before dates: 03/29/16, 04/27/16, 05/09/16, 05/18/16, 06/10/16, 07/11/16, 07/19/16, 08/15/16, 08/26/16, 09/17/16.
Where it was sold
Nationwide.
FDA's distribution note: Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.
Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- NatureBox, Inc.
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 3, 2016
- In FDA report of
- Jun 29, 2016
- Terminated
- Jul 7, 2016
- FDA recall number
- F-1564-2016 · event 74321
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search
Also recalled with it (2 more products)
FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.
SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels
Reason Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
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