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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 3, 2016 (10 years ago)

SunOpta Country Ranch 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

SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- 45lbs case 6075 lbs received (35 cases)

Quantity: 1305 lbs. (29 cases)

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.

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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-1565-2016 · event 74321
Official record
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Also recalled with it (2 more products)

FDA files each product of one recall action separately; these share the same FDA event.

Class I · High risk Terminated Listeria

NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels

Reason Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.

NatureBox, Inc. Nationwide F-1525-2016

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