Why it was recalled
Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.
Product description
HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green brown and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Bucks Sunflower kernel" UPC code 752545070894
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
best by date 071316 to 022917
Where it was sold
70 retail stores nationwide. Product was also shipped to canada firms. please see attached spread sheet for a full list of customers.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1746-2016
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 8, 2016
- FDA report date
- Jul 27, 2016
- Quantity
- 15,312 bags
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1746-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Bridgeport
- State
- IL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 74375
- Address
- 777th & State
- Code information
- best by date 071316 to 022917
- Postal code
- 62417-0277
- Report date
- Jul 27, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1746-2016
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.
- Product quantity
- 15,312 bags
- Termination date
- Feb 27, 2018
- Reason for recall
- Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green brown and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Bucks Sunflower kernel" UPC code 752545070894
- Distribution pattern
- 70 retail stores nationwide. Product was also shipped to canada firms. please see attached spread sheet for a full list of customers.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 8, 2016
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Jul 19, 2016