NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels — Class I food recall F-1525-2016
Terminated recall by NatureBox, Inc., reported 2016-06-29, distributed nationwide. Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-1525-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | NatureBox, Inc., Redwood City, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-06-03 |
| Classified | 2016-06-18 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-06-29 |
| Terminated | 2016-07-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 14 |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00852523005358 |
| Lot numbers | 8H5M25 |
| Expiration dates | 2016-05-18 |
Product
NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 52523 00535 8 Ingredients: Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Salt, Rice Syrup Solids, Onion and Garlic, Sour Cream Powder (cultured milk, nonfat milk), Tomato Powder, Cheese Powder (cheddar cheese, cultures pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Torula Yeast, natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Citric Acid, Parsley. Green Bell Pepper Powder, Silicon Dioxide. Contains: Milk. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.
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