Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
1. Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernel Recalled by SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
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 SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. directly.
If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Affected Products
1. Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernel, 5 lbs (2.25 kgs) box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 2. Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernels, 25 lbs (11.34 kgs) poly lined paper bag, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 3. Roasted Not Salted SL-80 Sunflower Kernels, 45 lbs vacuum packed bag in box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 4. Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernel, 50 lbs. bag, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernel, 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN;
Quantity: 422,900 lbs. total EXPANDED 5/18/2016 2,905,875 lbs. total 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 8,266,463 lbs total
Why Was This Recalled?
SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016.
Where Was This Sold?
This product was distributed to 31 states: AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
About SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc.
SunOpta Food and Grain, Inc. has 16 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report