CLASS III Food recall · Reported 4 Oct 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted Tubs & Bulk recalled by Lipari Foods

Lipari Foods is recalling Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted Tubs & Bulk, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 30 Aug 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes895611 -12-12oz Tub Lg Sunflower Kernal Honey Roasted, UPC: 673316036539; 709542-1/25# Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted, UPC: 094776000630 Production Lot Codes: 70331R, 70191R & 71541R

Quantity recalled702 cases of Lot 895611, and 347 cases of Lot 709542

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-3582-2017
FDA event ID: 78040
Recalling firm: Lipari Foods, Warren, MI
Brand: Sunflower
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 30 Aug 2017
FDA classified: 22 Sep 2017
Reported: 4 Oct 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Labeling Errors
Product category: Honey & Syrup

Timeline

30 Aug 2017	Recall initiated by company
22 Sep 2017	Classified by FDA	+23 days
4 Oct 2017	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

Lipari Foods LLC initiated a voluntary recall of Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds, 12oz Tubs & 25lb Bulk, due to an off taste following a consumer complaint and mislabeled shelf life.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted, 12oz Tubs & 25lb Bulk

Where it was distributed

Domestic Only: MI, FL, SC, OH, KY, WI, MO, PA, and IL

Florida Illinois Kentucky Michigan Missouri Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Lipari Foods LLC initiated a voluntary recall of Honey Roasted Sunflower Seeds, 12oz Tubs & 25lb Bulk, due to an off taste following a consumer complaint and mislabeled shelf life.

Which lots are affected?

895611 -12-12oz Tub Lg Sunflower Kernal Honey Roasted, UPC: 673316036539; 709542-1/25# Sunflower Seeds Honey Roasted, UPC: 094776000630 Production Lot Codes: 70331R, 70191R & 71541R

Where was it sold?

Domestic Only: MI, FL, SC, OH, KY, WI, MO, PA, and IL

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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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