CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Chocolate recalled
Nu Life Market is recalling Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Chocolate with brown plastic lid, distributed in California, Illinois, Michigan. The recall was initiated on 19 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-1929-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74250
- Recalling firm
- Nu Life Market, Scott City, KS
- Brand
- Sun Life
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 15 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 24 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 19 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +88 days |
| 24 Aug 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product manufactured with roasted sunflower kernels which may 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
Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Chocolate in clear plastic jar with brown plastic lid, Net Wt. 12 oz.., UPC 855881003370. The responsible name on the label is Nu Life Market, LLC, Scott City, KS.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to CA, IL, and MI. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product manufactured with roasted sunflower kernels which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
lot 5246C1, best by 5/28/2016;
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to CA, IL, and MI. There was no foreign/military/government distribution.
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
4 other products · FDA event 74250This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Maple with brown plastic lid recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Maple with brown plastic lid recalledSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI | |
| CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with brown plastic lid recalledSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI | |
| CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Kernel Paste recalled by Nu Life MarketSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI | |
| CLASS I | Sun Life Enjoy Life Sunflower Spread recalled by Nu Life MarketSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI |
More recalls from Nu Life Market
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sun Life Enjoy Life Sunflower Spread recalled by Nu Life MarketSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI |
| Food | CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Kernel Paste recalled by Nu Life MarketSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI |
| Food | CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with brown plastic lid recalledSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI |
| Food | CLASS I | Sun Life Natural Sunflower Spread with Maple with brown plastic lid recalledSun Life | Nu Life Market | Listeria | CA, IL, MI |
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