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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1752-2016/FDA enforcement
Kellogg Company·Food·May 31, 2016

Kashi Golean Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…

  • 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 nameKellogg Company
Recalling firmKellogg CompanyBattle Creek, MI, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • UPC 5 count retail: 18627 10474
  • 8 count: 18627 10514 12 count food service: 18627 10471 individual bar: 1862710472 Better If Used Before Date/Best If Used By Date: Jul 21 2016
  • Aug 07 2016
  • Sep 13 2016
  • Sep 22 2016
  • Oct 20 2016
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, Gaum, US Virgin Islands, Mariana Islands

United States, Canada

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: July 27, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1752-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Kellogg Company initiated this food recall on May 31, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide, Canada, Bermuda, Bahamas, Gaum, US Virgin Islands, Mariana Islands.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Kashi Golean Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 OZ was made or distributed by Kellogg Company in Battle Creek, MI, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1752-2016, 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 lot and date codes 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 Kashi Golean Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 OZ recall?

Kellogg Company recalled Kashi Golean Honey Pecan Baklava Bars 1.59 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1752-2016. Product contains sunflower seeds potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections…

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 Kellogg Company 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-1752-2016. 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.