Kellogg Company

Recall #F-1752-2016 · Initiated 2016-05-31

Product

Kashi GOLEAN Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 oz. individual bar 5 count retail carton (7.95 oz.), 6 cartons per case; 8 count carton (12.72 oz.); 12 count food service carton (19 oz.), 1 carton per case

Reason for recall

Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

Nationwide, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, Gaum, US Virgin Islands, Mariana Islands

Lot / code info

UPC 5 count retail: 18627 10474; 8 count: 18627 10514 12 count food service: 18627 10471 individual bar: 1862710472 Better If Used Before Date/Best If Used By Date: Jul 21 2016; Aug 07 2016; Sep 13 2016; Sep 22 2016; Oct 20 2016

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2016-11-17