CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

The sunflower kernels roasted and salted recalled

C.J. Dannemiller is recalling The sunflower kernels roasted and salted were, distributed in 14 states. The recall was initiated on 20 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesThe following codes were recalled on May 20th, 2016 with an updated/corrected letter on 6/2/16: Sunflower kernels roasted and salted: 30 lbs cardboard box with MFG DATES 02/29/16, 03/21/16, 03/28/16, 04/11/16 04/18/16 and 04/25/16. The following codes were recalled on June 6th, 2016 as part of the expanded Sun opta recall: 30 lbs cardboard boxes of Sunflower kernels roasted and salted: Lot # 15202 through Lot #16060. 30 lbs cardboard boxes of Sunflower kernels roasted and no salt: Lot # 15202 through Lot #16060.

Quantity recalled823 boxes /30 lbs cases SALTED and 253 boxes/30 lbs cases NO SALT

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-1697-2016
FDA event ID: 74227
Recalling firm: C.J. Dannemiller, Norton, OH
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 20 May 2016
FDA classified: 15 Jul 2016
Reported: 27 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Peanuts

Timeline

20 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
15 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+56 days
27 Jul 2016	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Firm recalling under directions from their Supplier, due to possible risk of product containing Listera monocytogenes.

Product as listed by the FDA

The sunflower kernels roasted and salted were packed in a 30 lbs. corrugated box with a poly liner with the following labeling: Roasted and Salted 30 lbs brown cardboard box labeled "SUNFLOWER KRNLS", "INGREDIENTS: Sunflower Kernels, Peanut Oil, Salt" "NET WT. 30 LBS. (13.61 KG.)" ; "CJ DANNEMILLER CO., NORTON, OHIO 44203" ; "CLEVELAND KOSHER" and UPC "113671020915" Roasted and Salted 30 lbs brown cardboard box labeled with private labeling "SUNFLOWER KRNLS", "INGREDIENTS: Sunflower Kernels, Peanut Oil, Salt" "NET WT. 30 LBS. (13.61 KG.)" and UPC "113671020915"

Where it was distributed

AR, CO, FL, IA, IN, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, SD, VA, WI and WV.

Arkansas Colorado Florida Iowa Indiana Kentucky Michigan New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Virginia Wisconsin West Virginia

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm recalling under directions from their Supplier, due to possible risk of product containing Listera monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

The following codes were recalled on May 20th, 2016 with an updated/corrected letter on 6/2/16: Sunflower kernels roasted and salted: 30 lbs cardboard box with MFG DATES 02/29/16, 03/21/16, 03/28/16, 04/11/16 04/18/16 and 04/25/16. The following codes were recalled on June 6th, 2016 as part of the expanded Sun opta recall: 30 lbs cardboard boxes of Sunflower kernels roasted and salted: Lot # 15202 through Lot #16060. 30 lbs cardboard boxes of Sunflower kernels roasted and no salt: Lot # 15202 through Lot #16060.

Where was it sold?

AR, CO, FL, IA, IN, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, SD, VA, WI and WV.

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 74227

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
27 Jul 2016	CLASS I	The sunflower kernels roasted ( no salt) recalled	C.J. Dannemiller	Other	14 states

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