CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Eillien's Cranberry Sesame Sunflower Kernel Mix recalled
Eillien's Candies is recalling Eillien's Cranberry Sesame Sunflower Kernel Mix, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 23 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-2321-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74387
- Recalling firm
- Eillien's Candies, Green Bay, WI
- Brand
- Eillien's Cranberry
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 28 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 23 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +116 days |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Eillien's Candies was notified by Sunopta, an ingredient supplier that the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In turn Eillien's in recalling a number of products manufactured with Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels and / or Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Kernels. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
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
Eillien's Cranberry Sesame Sunflower Kernel Mix, Net WT 14 oz (397 g), UPC 034952586572, Item # 698274. 10/22/16. Item #512236, WIP EIL CRAN SESAME KERN MX25#, 512236. 6/21/16, 8/11/16
Where it was distributed
IL, IA, MI, MN, NY, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI.
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Questions about this recall
Is Eillien's Cranberry Sesame Sunflower Kernel Mix recalled?
Yes. Eillien's Candies recalled Eillien's Cranberry Sesame Sunflower Kernel Mix on 23 May 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2321-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Eillien's Candies was notified by Sunopta, an ingredient supplier that the sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. In turn Eillien's in recalling a number of products manufactured with Roasted Salted Sunflower Kernels and / or Roasted Unsalted Sunflower Kernels. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
Which lots are affected?
Best By Date 10/22/16, 6/21/16, 8/11/16
Where was it sold?
IL, IA, MI, MN, NY, ND, OK, SD, TX, WI.
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 21 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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