CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
SOFiT Protein Plus Sunflower Seeds Sea Salt recalled by The Hershey
The Hershey is recalling SOFiT Protein Plus Sunflower Seeds Sea Salt, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Jun 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-0352-2017
- FDA event ID
- 74353
- Recalling firm
- The Hershey, Hershey, PA
- Brand
- SOFiT
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 10 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 16 Nov 2016
- 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
- Other
Timeline
| 4 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +159 days |
| 16 Nov 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
The Hershey Company has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1. Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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
SOFiT Protein Plus Sunflower Seeds Sea Salt; Seeds covered by a crunchy protein shell: NET WT. 1 OZ.
Where it was distributed
nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Hershey Company has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1. Products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Best Before dates, Consumer Unit Code: 10 2016, 72H; 10 2016, 72J; 02 2017, 79P; 03 2017, 82F; 03 2017, 82G; 03 2017, 82K; 03 2017, 82L
Where was it sold?
nationwide
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 74353| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | SOFiT Protein Plus Almonds Jalapeno Garlic recalled by The HersheySOFiT | The Hershey | Listeria | Nationwide | |
| CLASS I | SOFiT Protein Plus Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Garlic recalled by The HersheySOFiT | The Hershey | Listeria | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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