CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

5# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company

George J Howe Company is recalling 5# Sunflower Seeds C/S, distributed in 25 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes00501138

Quantity recalled19.00 Cases

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: H-1121-2026
FDA event ID: 98867
Recalling firm: George J Howe Company, Grove City, PA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Apr 2026
FDA classified: 24 Jun 2026
Reported: 1 Jul 2026
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Undeclared Tree Nuts
Product category: Other

Timeline

29 Apr 2026	Recall initiated by company
24 Jun 2026	Classified by FDA	+56 days
1 Jul 2026	Published 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

The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.

Product as listed by the FDA

5# Sunflower Seeds C/S

Where it was distributed

The recalled product was distributed to the following States: AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA,WI,WV,

Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.

Which lots are affected?

00501138

Where was it sold?

The recalled product was distributed to the following States: AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA,WI,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

5 other products · FDA event 98867

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is No Salt Sunflower Seeds recalled by George J Howe Company.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Jul 2026	CLASS I	No Salt Sunflower Seeds recalled by George J Howe CompanyNo Salt	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026	CLASS I	25# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026	CLASS I	Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed recalled by George J Howe CompanyTub	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026	CLASS I	5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS recalled by George J Howe Company	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026	CLASS I	Sunflower Seeds Salted recalled by George J Howe CompanySunflower	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states

More recalls from George J Howe Company

All 6

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Jul 2026Food	CLASS I	Sunflower Seeds Salted recalled by George J Howe CompanySunflower	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026Food	CLASS I	5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS recalled by George J Howe Company	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026Food	CLASS I	Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed recalled by George J Howe CompanyTub	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026Food	CLASS I	25# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states
1 Jul 2026Food	CLASS I	No Salt Sunflower Seeds recalled by George J Howe CompanyNo Salt	George J Howe Company	Undeclared Tree Nuts	25 states

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