CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Sunflower Seeds recalled by Giant Eagle
Giant Eagle is recalling Sunflower Seeds, distributed in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 3 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-1836-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74023
- Recalling firm
- Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA
- Brand
- Sunflower
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 May 2016
- FDA classified
- 27 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 3 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 3 May 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +85 days |
| 3 Aug 2016 | 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
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
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
Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Where it was distributed
PA, OH, IN
Stores named: Giant
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
Which lots are affected?
Sell by dates to 12/1/16
Where was it sold?
PA, OH, IN
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.
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