SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.

Recall #F-2261-2016 · Initiated 2016-05-02

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What happened

SunOpta recalled roasted salted caramel sunflower kernels produced between May 2015 and April 2016 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall was expanded multiple times as the company identified additional affected batches.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be cautious, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check if you have any Dakota Style salted caramel sunflower kernels with production dates from May 2015 through April 2016 and do not eat them. Contact SunOpta or check the FDA website for a complete list of affected products and where they were sold.

Product

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

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

EXPANDED 5/18/2016 2,905,875 lbs. total. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 8,266,463 lbs. total

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.

Lot / code info

EXPANDED 5/18/2016 PLot# / Child Lot# / Expiration 8C6M31 / 37260915128 / 6/29/16 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 PLot#: 8F5M03, 8H5M12.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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