Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Sunflower Seeds Recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: May 3, 2016
Company: Giant Eagle, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Giant Eagle, Inc. directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Quantity: total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 3 states: IN, OH, PA

Affected (3 states)Not affected

About Giant Eagle, Inc.

Giant Eagle, Inc. has 63 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report