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FDA Food Critical Class I Terminated

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

Reported: August 3, 2016 Initiated: May 3, 2016 #F-1836-2016

Product Description

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Giant Eagle, Inc.
Units Affected
total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs.
Distribution
PA, OH, IN
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc.. Units affected: total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs..
Why was this product 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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 3, 2016. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1836-2016.