Atlantic Spice Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, packaged in a 16 oz, clear plastic bag; #746

Atlantic Spice CO., INC. recalled Atlantic Spice Sunflower Seeds Roasted Salted, packaged in a 16 oz, clear plastic bag; #746 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 2, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Product may 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 "AL CA CO CT FL GA HI IN KY MA MD ME MI MN MO NC ND NH NJ NY OH OK PA RI SC TX VA VT WV WY," 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 North Truro, MA. The recall covers 134 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 21, 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.