Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported February 27, 2019
RTE sunflower kernals may be contaminated with generic E. coli
Marathon Ventures Inc recalled Katy's Kitchen Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernals, Net Wt. 25 lbs, - a moderate-severity action.
Katy's Kitchen Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernals, Net Wt. 25 lbs, was recalled by Marathon Ventures Inc in February 27, 2019. Reason: RTE sunflower kernals may be contaminated with generic E. coli. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1048-2019 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Marathon Ventures Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-RTE sunflower kernals may be contaminated with generic E. coli.
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1048-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-1048-2019) was formally reported on February 27, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 23, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Marathon Ventures Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bellevue, NE. Federal records list the affected scope as 164 cases, 25 lbs. each.
The documented reason for this recall is: RTE sunflower kernals may be contaminated with generic E. coli Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: One customer in Nebraska. 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.
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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
164 cases, 25 lbs. each
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Katy's Kitchen Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernals, Net Wt. 25 lbs,
RTE sunflower kernals may be contaminated with generic E. coli
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1048-2019 |
| Date reported | February 27, 2019 |
| Date initiated | October 23, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Marathon Ventures Inc |
| Firm location | Bellevue, NE |
| Affected scope | 164 cases, 25 lbs. each |
| Distribution | One customer in Nebraska |
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
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