Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods, Cool Breeze Salad Kit #2092, Net Wt 6.75 lbs 3,06 kg, 0 01 11596 72092 7.
Recalled by Garden-Fresh Foods, INC. on May 24, 2016
Recall Summary
Garden-Fresh Foods, INC. recalled Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods 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 May 24, 2016.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "US: MI, WI, IL." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Milwaukee, WI. The recall covers 221 kits containing 2 individually sealed sumflower kernels/kit for a total of 442 packages of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 27, 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.
Reason for Recall
Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
Product Description
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods, Cool Breeze Salad Kit #2092, Net Wt 6.75 lbs 3,06 kg, 0 01 11596 72092 7.
Distribution
US: MI, WI, IL
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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