SunOpta is voluntarily recalling a limited number of sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were produced at SunOpta’s Crookston, Minn., facility between Feb. 1 and February 19, 2016. No illnesses have been reported to date, but in an abundance of caution SunOpta is recalling the products.
Recalled retail items were sold in clear printed plastic packages and are marked with “Best by Dates” located on the front or back of the packages. The recalled items include:
- Dakota’s Best Biggy’s Roasted and Salted Kernels 16 oz (UPC: 834648001484; Lot#: FEB-11-17C2; Best by Date: 02/11/2017)
- Planters Sunflower Kernels 3 oz (UPC: 029000012714; Lot#: 7065A3, 7065B3, 7065C3, 7066A3, 7066B3, 7066C3, 7067A3, 7067B3, 7067C3; Best by Dates: 03/06/2017, 03/07/2017, 03/08/2017)
Recalled products were distributed to distribution centers between Feb. 22 and Feb. 25, 2016, in Illinois and North Dakota, and may be redistributed to other U.S. states.
