HIGH RISK
Terminated
F-1836-2016
Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Recalled by Giant Eagle, Inc.
Classification
Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Reason for Recall
Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds
Product Details
Product Quantity
total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs.
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Sell by dates to 12/1/16
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
PA, OH, IN
Company Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-2809
Timeline
Report Date
08/03/2016
Recall Initiated
05/03/2016
Classification Date
07/27/2016
Termination Date
08/15/2017
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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