SOFiT Protein Plus Sunflower Seeds Sea Salt; Seeds covered by a crunchy protein shell: NET WT. 1 OZ.

The Hershey Company recalled SOFiT Protein Plus Sunflower Seeds Sea Salt; Seeds covered by a crunchy protein shell: in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Jun 4, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "The Hershey Company has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1. Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Hershey, PA. The recall covers 4656 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Nov 16, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.