CriticalClass ITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported July 24, 2013

RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap.

Windy Acres Candy and Nut recalled the affected product because they were informed by the supplier, Lipari Foods, that the sunflower seeds were potentially contaminated with Liste…

Recall #: F-1720-2013
Affected scope: 7,968 units of 10 oz bags, 24 bags/case; 332 cases total
Initiated: June 7, 2013

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Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. recalled RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap. - a critical-severity action.

RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap. was recalled by Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. in July 24, 2013. Reason: Windy Acres Candy and Nut recalled the affected product because they were informed by the supplier, Lipari Fo…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1720-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Windy Acres Candy and Nut recalled the affected product because they were informed by the supplier, Lipari Fo….

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: July 24, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1720-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.

Product description

RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap.

Reason for recall

Windy Acres Candy and Nut recalled the affected product because they were informed by the supplier, Lipari Foods, that the sunflower seeds were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-1720-2013
Date reported	July 24, 2013
Date initiated	June 7, 2013
Recalling firm	Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc.
Firm location	Wilmington, OH
Affected scope	7,968 units of 10 oz bags, 24 bags/case; 332 cases total
Distribution	The product was distributed only to two consignees in the state of Ohio.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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What product was recalled? ▼

RAW SUNFLOWER KERNEL, DARK RAISIN 50/50 MIX 24/l0 oz packaged in clear plastic wrap.. Recalled by Windy Acres Candy & Nut, Outlet Inc.. Units affected: 7,968 units of 10 oz bags, 24 bags/case; 332 cases total.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Windy Acres Candy and Nut recalled the affected product because they were informed by the supplier, Lipari Foods, that the sunflower seeds were potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on July 24, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1720-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: The product was distributed only to two consignees in the state of Ohio..

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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