CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed recalled by George J Howe Company
George J Howe Company is recalling Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed, distributed in 25 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Apr 2026 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
- H-1120-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98867
- Recalling firm
- George J Howe Company, Grove City, PA
- Brand
- Tub
- 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
8/9.5oz Tub Nut - Sunflower Seed
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,
AlabamaArkansasFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyMarylandMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOhioOklahomaPennsylvania
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?
07317102701
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 98867This 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | No Salt Sunflower Seeds recalled by George J Howe CompanyNo Salt | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states | |
| CLASS I | 25# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states | |
| CLASS I | 5# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states | |
| CLASS I | 5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Sunflower Seeds Salted recalled by George J Howe CompanySunflower | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states |
| Food | CLASS I | 5# Sunflower Seeds C/NS recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states |
| Food | CLASS I | 5# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states |
| Food | CLASS I | 25# Sunflower Seeds C/S recalled by George J Howe Company | George J Howe Company | Undeclared Tree Nuts | 25 states |
| Food | 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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