Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels under the following brand names: AMISH FAR...

FDA Recall #F-0314-2017 — Class I — May 4, 2016

Recall Summary

Recall NumberF-0314-2017
Date InitiatedMay 4, 2016
ClassificationClass I
StatusTerminated
TypeVoluntary: Firm initiated
Product TypeFood

Recalling Firm

FirmOhio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.
LocationAkron, OH

Product Description

Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels under the following brand names: AMISH FARMS SALEM, OHIO 44460 5.5 oz plastic bag UPC 8 55993 20018 6, heinen's Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 NET WT 10 oz tub UPC 0 36232 07703 9, Hickory Harvest FOODS Akron, OH 44319 5 oz plastic tube UPC 0 36232 07704 6, 7 oz plastic tube UPC 0 36232 07716 9, 10 oz plastic tub UPC 0 36232 07703 9 & 11 oz plastic tub UPC 0 36232 07702 2, IM Good 1.6 oz tube UPC 7 93724 80218 9, Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc .3 oz plastic tube UPC 6 08819 35672 3; Market Source 5 lb box, UPC 0 36232 07715 2; Raylicious 1.5 oz plastic tube UPC 8 55291 00192 8 & Sheetz Distribution Services, Claysburg, PA 19625 3.5 oz plastic bag UPC 7 59465 00784 9; SunOpta 50# bag; and Superior Brokerage 7oz. cup, UPC 8-10222-02129-1 and 9oz. rectangle container, UPC 8-10222-02022-5. INGREDIENTS: Sunflower Kernels, Sunflower Oil and/or Peanut Oil, with Citric Acid added as a Preservative, and Salt

Reason for Recall

The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Classification

Class I — A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Distribution Pattern

Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.

Product Quantity

4,642 Cases (various size and quantities per case) + 8/50 lb bags

Product Codes / Lot Numbers

Amish Farms Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 07/09/16, 08/12/16, 10/07/16, 11/25/16, 02/25/17 & 04/20/17. Heinens Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 02/25/16, 03/09/16, 03/24/16, 03/25/16, 03/29/16, 04/14/16, 05/24/16, 05/25/16, 05/29/16, 07/08/16, 08/18/16, 10/19/16 & 12/28/16; Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Car Cup Best By Dates, 10/28/16, 11/01/16, 11/16/16, 11/17/16, 11/25/16 & 12/29/16; Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel 5 oz:: Best By Dates, 03/03/16, 04/09/16, 04/23/16, 04/30/16, 05/27/16, 07/12/16, 08/03/16, 08/13/16, 10/12/16, 11/25/16, 12/28/16 & 12/29/16; Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel 10oz: Best By Date, 01/30/16, 03/09/16, 03/10/16, 03/25/16, 03/??/16, 04/22/16, 04/29/16, 05/04/16, 05/31/16, 06/02/16, 06/22/16, 06/23/16, 06/25/16, 07/08/16, 08/12/16, 08/18/16, 09/28/16, 10/19/16, 11/18/16, 12/25/16, 12/28/16, 01/07/17 & 01/08/17; Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel 11 oz: Best By Date, 01/29/16, 03/18/16, 05/31/16, 06/18/16, 08/18/16, 08/19/16, 10/27/16 & 01/11/17; Hickory Harvest Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel 25#: Best By Dates, 010416, 011816, 011916, 012516, 020116, 020816, 021516, 022116, 022216, 022315, 022916, 030816, 031416, 060815, 062215, 062315, 062915, 062916, 070615, 070816, 071315, 071915, 072015, 072016, 072115, 072116, 072315, 072316, 072915, 072916, 080215, 081616, 081715, 083115, 083116, 090315, 090815, 090816, 091415, 091416, 092115, 092116, 092117, 092815, 092816, 101215, 102715, 110215, 110315, 110915, 111615, 111815, 112315, 112316, 120415, 121415, 122115, 122815, 122915; IM Good Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 022617, 050316, 061116, 070716, 071716, 080716, 081316, 082716, 110816; Liberty Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Dates, 011517, 021217, 030817, 030917, 041617, 071616, 071716, 071716, 081316, 091116, 102916, 120516, 120715; Market Source Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 011816, 021216, 030816, 040516, 070615, 072915, 082015, 090915, 093015, 102015, 111715, 121015; Raylicious Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Dates, 011417, 041517, 041617, 070216, 081416, 110816, 121216; Sheetz Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 012617, 012717, 030117, 031917, 061816, 070916, 071316, 083116, 091516, 101416, 110316, 110516, 112016, 120116, 121816; SunOpta Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Best By Date, 8B6M09 Superior Brokerage Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernel Car Cup Best By Dates 16046, 16048, 16049, 16075; Superior Brokerage Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels Rectangle Container Best By Dates 15224, 15237, 15243, 15272, 15280, 15285, 15313, 15314, 15324;

What Should You Do?

Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.

Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most serious foodborne pathogens. Unlike most bacteria, Listeria can grow at refrigerator temperatures (below 40°F), meaning refrigerating a contaminated product does not stop the risk. Symptoms can appear 1 to 4 weeks after eating contaminated food and may include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and loss of balance. Listeriosis is particularly dangerous for pregnant women — infection can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery. If you consumed this recalled product and are in a high-risk group (pregnant, elderly, or immunocompromised), contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well.

Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.

The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.