Woodland Foods

Recall #F-0727-2017 · Initiated 2016-05-19

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What happened

Woodland Foods is recalling D'ALLESANDRO brand roasted salted sunflower seeds (5 lb boxes) because the seeds may be contaminated with Listeria, a harmful bacteria. The contaminated seeds came from the supplier SunOpta.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk of serious illness.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Check your pantry for 5 lb boxes labeled 'D'ALLESANDRO ROASTED SALTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS' and throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO ROASTED SALTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS ". Product was packaged into 5 lb boxes.

Reason for recall

Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria.

Quantity affected

299 lbs

Distribution

U.S. food distributors located in CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA and WI.

Lot / code info

911763

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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