Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Jun 8, 2016

HC SUNFLOWER KERNEL 3 OZ. packaged in a clear plastic bag with attached green brown and yellow…

Recalling firm: Rucker's Wholesale & Service Co., Inc.

Why it was recalled

Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.

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: Feb 27, 2018.

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ProductHC 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
Package size3 OZ
UPC752545070894

FDA code information

best by date 071316 to 022917

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Original 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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC752545070894wn and yellow label that reads in part " Uncle Bucks Sunflower kernel" UPC code 752545070894

Original FDA recall reason

Sunflower kernels in this product are contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes per the original supplier, SunOpta.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1746-2016
Event ID
74375
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Jun 8, 2016
Reported
Jul 27, 2016
Classified
Jul 19, 2016
Terminated
Feb 27, 2018
Quantity
15,312 bags
Location
Bridgeport, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

70 retail stores nationwide. Product was also shipped to canada firms. please see attached spread sheet for a full list of customers.

FDA source record · F-1746-2016

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