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Sunopta Food and Grain, INC.·Food·May 2, 2016

Dakota Style Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernel 2000 Lbs

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall 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.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAR, CA, CO, IL +27 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSunopta Food and Grain, INC.
Recalling firmSunopta Food and Grain, INC.Crookston, MN, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • PLot# / Child Lot# / Expiration 8B6M09 / 37260405180 / 5/3/2016 8B6M09 / 37260405181 / 5/3/2016 EXPANDED 5/18/2016 PLot# / Child Lot# / Expiration: 8D6M01 / 37260925033 / 6/30/16 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 PLot#: 8F5M09, 8H5M12, 8I5M21, 8J5M27, 8A6M13.
Distribution area
ARCACOILINKYMNNCNDNHOHPASDTXWAWICTFLGAIAKSLAMAMINJNYORMDMTOKVA

AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Additional states: CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Additional States: MD, MT, OK, VA. OUS to include: Canada, GUATEMALA, Great Britain, and Mexico.

United States, Canada, Mexico

Quantity affected422, 900 lbs. total EXPANDED 5/18/2016 2, 905, 875 lbs. total 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 8, 266, 463 lbs. total
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 21, 2016
FDA recall numberF-2260-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Sunopta Food and Grain, INC. initiated this food recall on May 2, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016. The FDA report lists distribution as: AR, CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, ND, NH, OH, PA, SD, TX, WA, WI. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 Additional states: CT, FL, GA, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, NJ, NY, OR 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 Additional States: MD, MT, OK, VA. OUS to include: Canada, GUATEMALA, Great Britain, and Mexico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall of roasted sunflower kernel products to include the production dates of February 20 - April 26, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. 2nd EXPANSION 5/31/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall to include product produced at their Crookston, MN facility, still within expiry, to include the production dates of May 31, 2015 thru January 31, 2016

Dakota Style Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernel 2000 Lbs was made or distributed by Sunopta Food and Grain, INC. in Crookston, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2260-2016, dated September 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. 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 Dakota Style Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernel 2000 Lbs recall?

Sunopta Food and Grain, INC. recalled Dakota Style Savory Bacon Sunflower Kernel 2000 Lbs in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2260-2016. SunOpta is recalling sunflower kernel products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. EXPANDED 5/18/2016 SunOpta expanded their recall 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 Sunopta Food and Grain, 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-2260-2016. 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.