CLASS I Food recall · Reported 29 Jun 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- case received recalled

NatureBox is recalling SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- case received, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesnot provided

Quantity recalled1305 lbs. (29 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: F-1565-2016
FDA event ID: 74321
Recalling firm: NatureBox, Redwood City, CA
Brand: SunOpta Country
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 3 Jun 2016
FDA classified: 18 Jun 2016
Reported: 29 Jun 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

3 Jun 2016	Recall initiated by company
18 Jun 2016	Classified by FDA	+15 days
29 Jun 2016	Published in enforcement report	+11 days

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

Reason for recall

Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to 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

SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- 45lbs case 6075 lbs received (35 cases)

Where it was distributed

Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- case received recalled?

Yes. NatureBox recalled SunOpta Country Ranch Sunflower Kernels- case received on 3 Jun 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1565-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

not provided

Where was it sold?

Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

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 21 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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