Sunflower Seeds — Class I food recall F-1836-2016
Terminated recall by Giant Eagle, Inc., reported 2016-08-03, distributed in IN, OH, PA. Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to
| Recall number | F-1836-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-05-03 |
| Classified | 2016-07-27 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-08-03 |
| Terminated | 2017-08-15 |
| Distributed | IN, OH, PA |
| Quantity | 2,197.53 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination, labeling |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
Product
Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Reason for recall
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
Machine access
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