CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recalled by Oregon Food Bank
Oregon Food Bank is recalling Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, distributed in Oregon. The recall was initiated on 16 Mar 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1018-2018
- FDA event ID
- 79564
- Recalling firm
- Oregon Food Bank, Portland, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Mar 2018
- FDA classified
- 13 Apr 2018
- Reported
- 28 Mar 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Lettuce
Timeline
| 16 Mar 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
| 13 Apr 2018 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Pumpkin seeds are recalled because the Certificate of Analysis showing a confirmed positive for Listeria species.
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
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, packaged in 1 lbs. poly film bags with a twist type closure or in a re-sealable pouch, labeled as "distributed by Oregon Food Bank". Product was also distributed in packages labeled as Kale Joy brand.
Where it was distributed
in Oregon and Washingon
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Pumpkin seeds are recalled because the Certificate of Analysis showing a confirmed positive for Listeria species.
Which lots are affected?
Use by November 2018
Where was it sold?
in Oregon and Washingon
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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