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 Kernels packaged in the following brands and sizes: UPC Recalled by Treehouse Foods Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: May 3, 2016
Company: Treehouse Foods
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 Treehouse Foods directly.

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

Affected Products

Sunflower Kernels packaged in the following brands and sizes: UPC 041498206680, Southern Grove Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/Date: 3/1/2017, 3/2/2017, 2/28/2017, 3/15/2017,3/28/2017, 4/29/2017 . UPC 071725727497, Natures Harvest Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/Date: 11/25/2016, 12/4/2016, 3/1/2017, 12/19/2016,12/20/2016, 12/25/2016, 1/2/2017, 1/3/2017, 1/16/2017, 1/20/17 . USPC 883967300013, Smart Sense Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/Date: 3/4/2017. USPC 050428353240, Gold Emblem Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/Date: 11/27/2016, 1/14/2017. USPC 883967300013, Smart Sense Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels, Best by/Date: 3/16/2017.

Quantity: 92,865 cases for all products

Why Was This Recalled?

TreeHouse Foods is recalling products that may be impacted by sunflower seeds contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 38 states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Affected (38 states)Not affected

About Treehouse Foods

Treehouse Foods has 129 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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