SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Product description & recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Product shipped OUS only. Spitz Dill Pickle Sunflower Kernel, 100g plastic bag, UPC 69579-210…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016.
Distribution
AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Additional states: CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Additional States: MD, MT, OK, VA. OUS to include: Canada, GUATEMALA, Great Britain, and Mexico.
States identified in the source
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
State matching is derived from the source’s distribution wording, which may be incomplete. The recalling company’s address is not used as the distribution location.
A recalling firm’s address is not necessarily where the food was grown or manufactured. Distribution can change; check the official notice.
The dates, separated
Recall initiated
May 2, 2016
Notice published
Not supplied
Enforcement report
Sep 21, 2016
Agency classification
Sep 15, 2016
Source termination date
Not supplied
Last retrieved here
Sep 28, 2026
FDA’s enforcement status is historical and may not reflect the current recall lifecycle. A terminated recall does not certify a product as safe.
Record provenance & interpretation
Source identifier
F-2268-2016
Agency event identifier
74020
Status as supplied (not live status)
Completed
Category assignment
Inferred from product text; not an agency classification.
State matching
Official distribution wording; locations are extracted only from distribution evidence, not company addresses. Coverage may be incomplete.
Source dataset date
Sep 25, 2026
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AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “1. Roasted Not Salted Sunflower Kernel, 5 lbs (2.25 kgs) box, Manufactured by SunOpta, Crookston, MN; 2. Roasted Not …”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 DAKOTA STYLE Ranch sunflower kernel 50 lb. plain bag. Product of USA, Manufactured by SunOpta…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Roasted No Salt Sweet Onion & White Cheddar Sunflower Kernel, 45 lb. box. Product of USA, Man…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood CACAO, Tart Cranberry, cacao Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02026 Di…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Product shipped OUS only. Light Salt Sunflower Kernel, 5 kg / 11 lb. box. Product of USA, Man…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “1. Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernel, 0.7 oz plastic bag, Distributed by Newport Ingredients, Los Angeles, CA 90036; …”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “DAKOTA STYLE SAVORY BACON sunflower kernel 2000 lbs. Poly Lined - Poly Woven Tote, Product of USA, Manufactured by Su…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
ListeriaSunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016
Distribution
Listed states
AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
Derived from source distribution text.
DateSep 21, 2016
RecordEnforcement record
Description vs. recall reason
The recall record describes “2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Navitas Naturals, Superfood HEMP, Creamy Peanut, hemp Nut Bar, 1.4 oz., UPC 11961-02030 Distr…”; the source reports: “SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.”
