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Garden Fresh Foods, INC.·Food·May 24, 2016

Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 4 OZ (113g) Sealed in Original Plastic Packaging And…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAMI, WI, ILMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGarden Fresh Foods, INC.
Recalling firmGarden-fresh Foods, INC.Milwaukee, WI, United States
UPC / barcodes
00 111596 72092 7
Lot / date codes
  • Use-By-Dates, 5/25, 5/26, 6/1, 6/3, 6/8, 6/12. 6/16, 6/19 and 6/22.
Distribution area
MIWIIL

US: MI, WI, IL

United States

Quantity affected221 kits containing 2 individually sealed sumflower kernels/kit for a total of 442 packages
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1767-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Garden-fresh Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on May 24, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date. The FDA report lists distribution as: US: MI, WI, IL.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's Candies whose ingredient supplier, SunOpta, has stated may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. There have been no reported illnesses to date.

Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 4 OZ (113g) Sealed in Original Plastic Packaging And… was made or distributed by Garden-fresh Foods, INC. in Milwaukee, WI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1767-2016, dated July 27, 2016.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 4 OZ (113g) Sealed in Original Plastic Packaging And… recall?

Garden Fresh Foods, INC. recalled Eillien's Salted Sunflower Kernels NET WT 4 OZ (113g) Sealed in Original Plastic Packaging And… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1767-2016. Garden Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling 4oz individual packages of sunflower kernels that were included in three of their salad kits. The kernels were distributed by Eillien's…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Garden Fresh Foods, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1767-2016. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.