CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cajun Hot Mix recalled by Rucker's Wholesale & Service

Rucker's Wholesale & Service is recalling Cajun Hot Mix, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesbest by date 071316 to 051617
Quantity recalled24,112 bags

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1744-2016
FDA event ID
74375
Recalling firm
Rucker's Wholesale & Service, Bridgeport, IL
Brand
Cajun
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
8 Jun 2016
FDA classified
19 Jul 2016
Reported
27 Jul 2016
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Listeria
Product category
Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

8 Jun 2016Recall initiated by company
19 Jul 2016Classified by FDA+41 days
27 Jul 2016Published in enforcement report+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

CAJUN HOT MIX 8 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with sticky label under the UPC number 052545022689, and several brand names, including ATWOOD'S RANCH & HOME, BASS PRO SHOP'S UNCLE BUCK'S, BIG R STORE'S, CABELA'S CLASSIC'S, CABELA'S OUTFITTER CLASSIC, FARM & HOME SUPPLY, F & S TRADING, JAYS SPORTING GOODS, MOO'D FOOD /MURDOCHS, and RURAL KING

Where it was distributed

70 retail stores nationwide. Product was also shipped to canada firms. please see attached spread sheet for a full list of customers.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.

Which lots are affected?

best by date 071316 to 051617

Where was it sold?

70 retail stores nationwide. Product was also shipped to canada firms. please see attached spread sheet for a full list of customers.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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7 other products · FDA event 74375

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hc Sunflower Kernel recalled by Rucker's Wholesale & Service.

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