Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels Under the Following Brand Names: Amish Farms Salem, Ohio…
What you need to know
Class I
What happened
The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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 was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
United States
Quantity affected
4, 642 Cases (various size and quantities per case) + 8/50 lb bags
Recall initiation
FDA report date: December 21, 2016
FDA recall number
F-0314-2017
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products INC. initiated this food recall on May 4, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI & WY.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels Under the Following Brand Names: Amish Farms Salem, Ohio… was made or distributed by Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products INC. in Akron, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0314-2017, dated December 21, 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
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
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
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
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
4 answers
What is the Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels Under the Following Brand Names: Amish Farms Salem, Ohio… recall?
Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products INC. recalled Roasted & Salted Sunflower Kernels Under the Following Brand Names: Amish Farms Salem, Ohio… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0314-2017. The firm was notified by their supplier that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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 Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products 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-0314-2017. 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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