Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.

Recall #F-0315-2017 · Initiated 2016-05-04

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What happened

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc. is recalling roasted sunflower seeds sold under several brand names because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The contamination was discovered by the supplier before the products reached most consumers.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid these products, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled sunflower seed products listed above and do not eat them. If you have purchased any of these products, throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues after consuming these products.

Product

Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel s under the following brand names: heinen's Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 NET WT. 10 oz (284g) UPC 0 36232 07707 7 & Hickory Harvest FOODS Akron, OH 44319 NET WT. 10 oz (284g) UPC 0 36232 07707 9; Sandridge Foods NET WT 4 OZ (113G), SunOpta 50 lb. bag, Superior Brokerage 9oz. rectangle container, UPC 8-10222-02140-6

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes..

Quantity affected

1,305 cases (various size & quantities per case) + 8/50 lb bags

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.

Lot / code info

Heinens Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel Best By Dates, 020416, 021316, 022116, 032415, 032416, 052516, 062416, 070816, 081816, 100816, 101416; Hickory Harvest Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel Best By Dates, 022116, 030916, 032116, 032416, 032516, 042616, 042916, 060216, 061516, 070816, 071916, 091416, 101416; Sandridge Foods Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 03/19/17 SunOpta Roasted No Salt Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 8B6M08 Superior Brokerage No Salt Sunflower Kernels Best By Dates 15246, 15265, 15281, 15295, 15315, 15317, 15320, 15322;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-07-10