Key Takeaway

1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's B by SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. was recalled on May 2, 2016. The hazard: SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunO...

FDA Food Class I Completed

1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's B

Recalled: May 2, 2016 ~422,900 lbs. total EXPANDED 5/18/2016 2,905,875 lbs. total 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 8,266,463 lbs total units affected F-2258-2016

Description

1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's Best! Biggy'z Roasted & Salted Kernels, Net Wt 16 oz (454g) plastic bag; 4. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, 5 lbs (2.25 kgs) box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 5. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels, 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) poly lined paper bag, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 6. Roasted & Salted SL-80 Sunflower Kernels, 45 lbs vacuum packed bag in box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 7. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 8. Sunflower RAS Kernel WIP Bulk 2000 LB. poly lined-poly woven tote, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Sunrich Naturals Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels Net Wt. 1 oz (28.4 g) plastic bag, Distributed by: Sunrich Consumer Brands, Hope, MN 56046. 2nd EXPANSIN 5/31/2016 1. Kar's Roasted and Salted sunflower kernels, Net Wt. 2.0 oz. (57g), UPC 77034-00989. Kar's Nuts, Madison Heights, MI 48071. 2. Spitz Salted Sunflower Kernels, 100g, UPC 69579-21000

Hazard / Reason

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

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's B

Food

1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 2. Planters Sunflower Kernels, Net Wt 3 oz. (85g) plastic bag; 3. Dakota's B

Food

Company Information

SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.

Crookston, MN, United States

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Distribution

AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Additional states: CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Additional States: MD, MT, OK, VA. OUS to include: Canada, GUATEMALA, Great Britain, and Mexico.

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2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood HEMP, Creamy Peanut, hemp Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02030 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.

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DAKOTA STYLE SAVORY BACON sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN

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2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood GOJI, Tangy berry, acai Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02028 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.

May 2, 2016
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EXPANDED 5/18/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Salted Caramel sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN

May 2, 2016
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2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Product shipped OUS only. Spitz Dill Pickle Sunflower Kernel, 100g plastic bag, UPC 69579-21001. Product of USA,

May 2, 2016

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