CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Go Raw 100% Organic Sunflower Seeds recalled by Freeland Foods

Freeland Foods is recalling Go Raw 100% Organic Sunflower Seeds, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Jan 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codeslot number: "Enjoy before August 22, 2015 R5
Quantity recalled740 cases (6 x 1 lb. cases per bag)

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-1196-2015
FDA event ID
70350
Recalling firm
Freeland Foods, San Jose, CA
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
22 Jan 2015
FDA classified
11 Feb 2015
Reported
18 Feb 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

22 Jan 2015Recall initiated by company
11 Feb 2015Classified by FDA+20 days
18 Feb 2015Published in enforcement report+7 days

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

Reason for recall

CFIA notified firm of positive finding of Salmonella in Go Raw Spicy Seed Mix with Enjoy by date of 5/12/2015 R2 and and Go Raw 100% Organic Sunflower Seeds with Enjoy before August 22, 2015 R5.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Go Raw 100% Organic Sunflower Seeds; Net Wt. 1 lb (454 g) USDA Organic UPC 8 59888 00009 7 Ingredients: Sprouted Organic Sunflower seeds, Celtic Sea Salt. All Handmade by Freeland Foods Mountain View, CA 94040

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and one customer in Canada to distributors and through internet sales

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

CFIA notified firm of positive finding of Salmonella in Go Raw Spicy Seed Mix with Enjoy by date of 5/12/2015 R2 and and Go Raw 100% Organic Sunflower Seeds with Enjoy before August 22, 2015 R5.

Which lots are affected?

lot number: "Enjoy before August 22, 2015 R5

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and one customer in Canada to distributors and through internet sales

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

1 other product · FDA event 70350

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Go Raw Organic Spice Seed Mix recalled by Freeland Foods.

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