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Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 3, 2016

NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch.

Recalling firm: NatureBox, Inc.

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Jul 7, 2016.

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ProductNatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 52523 00535 8 Ingredients: Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Salt, Rice Syrup Solids, Onion and Garlic, Sour Cream Powder (cultured milk, nonfat milk), Tomato Powder, Cheese Powder (cheddar cheese, cultures pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Torula Yeast, natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Citric Acid, Parsley. Green Bell Pepper Powder, Silicon Dioxide. Contains: Milk. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070
Package size5 oz
UPC852523005358

FDA code information

Lot 8H5M25; Best Before Dates: 05/18/16, 06/10/16, 08/25/16,5/9/16, 7/15/16.

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Original product description

NatureBox Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 52523 00535 8 Ingredients: Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Salt, Rice Syrup Solids, Onion and Garlic, Sour Cream Powder (cultured milk, nonfat milk), Tomato Powder, Cheese Powder (cheddar cheese, cultures pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes), Torula Yeast, natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Citric Acid, Parsley. Green Bell Pepper Powder, Silicon Dioxide. Contains: Milk. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC852523005358 Country Ranch Sunflower kernels; 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 52523 00535 8 Ingredients: Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Salt, Rice Syrup Solids, Onion and Garlic, Sour Cr

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-1525-2016
Event ID
74321
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 3, 2016
Reported
Jun 29, 2016
Classified
Jun 18, 2016
Terminated
Jul 7, 2016
Quantity
14, 941 x 5 oz. pouches.
Location
Redwood City, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

FDA source record · F-1525-2016

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