SunOpta has issued a voluntary recall of some of its sunflower kernel because of a possible listeria contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
- Sunflower kernels could be contaminated with listeria
- Affects Dakota's Best Biggy'z Roasted and Salted Kernels, Planters Sunflower Kernels
- No illnesses have been reported
The recall affects the sunflower kernels sold under the brands Planters Sunflower Kernels and Dakota’s Best Biggy’z Roasted and Salted Kernels. The kernels were sold in Illinois and North Dakota, but the FDA said the product could have been redistributed to other states.
Officials are urging anyone with one of the affected products to throw it away or take it back to the store for a refund.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection to the sunflower kernels, according to SunOpta.
Listeria can cause serious infection to the stomach and intestines. Symptoms include high fever, abdominal pain and nausea.
It can be particularly dangerous for pregnant women, the elderly, children and anyone with a weakened immune system.
For a complete list of UPC codes of affect products, click here.
Consumers seeking additional information can contact SunOpta at contacus@sunopta.com or call 1-877-237-4374.