Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported September 21, 2016
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 …
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. recalled 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood GOJI, Tangy berry, acai Nut Bar, 1.… - a critical-severity action.
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood GOJI, Tangy berry, acai Nut Bar, 1.… was recalled by SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. in September 21, 2016. Reason: SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monoc…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2271-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monoc….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2271-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-2271-2016) was formally reported on September 21, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 2, 2016. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Completed. SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Crookston, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 380 bars.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 inc… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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 t…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
380 bars
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood GOJI, Tangy berry, acai Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02028 Distributed by Navitas Naturals, Novato, CA 94948.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Completed |
| Recall number | F-2271-2016 |
| Date reported | September 21, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 2, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. |
| Firm location | Crookston, MN |
| Affected scope | 380 bars |
| 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, … |
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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