CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels recalled by Garden-Fresh Foods
Garden-Fresh Foods is recalling Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels, distributed in Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 24 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-1766-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74380
- Recalling firm
- Garden-Fresh Foods, Milwaukee, WI
- Brand
- Eillien's
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 21 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Salad Kits
Timeline
| 24 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +58 days |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. 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 Salted Sunflower Kernels Net WT 4 oz (113G) sealed in original plastic packaging and contained in Garden Fresh Foods Broccoli Raisin Salad Kit #2081, Net Wt 3.38 lbs, 1.53 kg, 0 00 11596 42081 3.
Where it was distributed
US: MI, WI, IL
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
Which lots are affected?
Use-By-Dates, which were 5/28, 5/30 and 6/4.
Where was it sold?
US: MI, WI, IL
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.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 74380This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels recalled by Garden-Fresh Foods.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels recalled by Garden-Fresh FoodsEillien's | Garden-Fresh Foods | Listeria | IL, MI, WI | |
| CLASS I | Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels recalled by Garden-Fresh FoodsEillien's | Garden-Fresh Foods | Listeria | IL, MI, WI |
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