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Honey Bunchie, LLC·Food·May 31, 2016

Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars, 1.9 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of…

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHoney Bunchie, LLC
Recalling firmHoney Bunchie, LLCLongmont, CO, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 66192 00010 18 66192 00011 8
Lot / date codes
  • Lot Production Date Best Buy Date D4 7/27/2015 12/27/2015 E4 7/28/2015 12/28/2015 F4 8/03/2015 1/03/2016 G4 8/04/2015 1/04/2016 H4 8/10/2015 1/10/2016 I4 8/18/2015 1/18/2016 J4 8/24/2015 1/24/2016 K4 8/26/2015 1/26/2016 L4 8/31/2015 1/31/2016 M4 9/07/2015 4/07/2016 N4 9/14/2015 4/14/2016 O4 9/21/2015 4/21/2016 P4 9/22/2015 4/22/2016 Q4 9/28/2015 4/28/2016 R4 10/05/2015 5/05/2016 S4 10/05/2015 8/05/2016 T4 10/12/2015 5/12/2016 U4 10/12/2015 8/12/2016 V4 10/19/2015 8/19/2016 W4 10/20/2015 8/20/2016 X4 10/26/2015 8/26/2016 Y4 11/03/2015 9/03/2016 Z4 11/09/2015 9/09/2016 A5 11/16/2015 9/16/2016 B5 11/23/2015 9/23/2016 C5 11/30/2015 9/30/2016 D5 12/07/2015 10/07/2016 E5 12/14/2015 10/14/2016 F5 12/21/2015 10/21/2016 G5 12/28/2015 10/28/2016
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide. No foreign/govt/VA/military consignees.

United States

Quantity affected45, 960 bars
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 10, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1871-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Honey Bunchie, LLC initiated this food recall on May 31, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide. No foreign/govt/VA/military consignees.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars, 1.9 OZ was made or distributed by Honey Bunchie, LLC in Longmont, CO, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1871-2016, dated August 10, 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 Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars, 1.9 OZ recall?

Honey Bunchie, LLC recalled Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars, 1.9 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1871-2016. Honey Bunchie, LLC is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited number of Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bars that contain SunOpta sunflower kernels that have the potential of…

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 Honey Bunchie, LLC 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-1871-2016. 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.