Severity
Critical
CriticalClass ITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported December 28, 2016
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO SALT-FREE ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS". Product was packaged into 5 & 40 lb boxes.
Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria.
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Woodland Foods recalled Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled … - a critical-severity action.
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled … was recalled by Woodland Foods in December 28, 2016. Reason: Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0726-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Woodland Foods issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria..
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- December 28, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0726-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-0726-2017) was formally reported on December 28, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 19, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Woodland Foods is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukegan, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 450 lbs.
The documented reason for this recall is: Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
450 lbs
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Product description
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO SALT-FREE ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS". Product was packaged into 5 & 40 lb boxes.
Reason for recall
Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0726-2017 |
| Date reported | December 28, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 19, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Woodland Foods |
| Firm location | Waukegan, IL |
| Affected scope | 450 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. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (F-0726-2017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Product is packaged into a plastic bag and placed into cardboard box. Product is labeled as "D'ALLESANDRO SALT-FREE ROASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS". Product was packaged into 5 & 40 lb boxes.. Recalled by Woodland Foods. Units affected: 450 lbs.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Sunflower seeds purchased from SunOpta that are potentially contaminated with Listeria.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 28, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0726-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
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..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-0726-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.
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