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

Sunflower Seeds PLU# 65167 recall

Recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc. · Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

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What was recalled

Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Quantity: total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs.

Food: Nuts & seeds

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.

Sell by dates to 12/1/16

Where it was sold

Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania

FDA's distribution note: PA, OH, IN

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
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 3, 2016
In FDA report of
Aug 3, 2016
Terminated
Aug 15, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1836-2016 · event 74023
Official record
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