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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1837-2016/FDA enforcement
Taylor's Candy, INC.·Food·Jun 6, 2016

Sunflower Kernals Packaged in a 5.5 OZ Clear Plastic Bag Labeled in Part " Stuckey's Family…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    SunOpta has expanded their voluntary recall of Sunflower Kernels due to the potential presence of 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 identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTaylor's Candy, INC.
Recalling firmTaylor's Candy, INC.Alsip, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 91976 44007 5
Lot / date codes
  • Manufacturer Date 1 1036
Distribution area
IN

The firm shipped to 28 U. S. consignees. No foreign consignees. See attached spreadsheet in email.

United States

Quantity affected22 cases, 12 packages per case, 5.5 oz per package
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 3, 2016
FDA recall numberF-1837-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Taylor's Candy, INC. initiated this food recall on June 6, 2016. The FDA enforcement report states: SunOpta has expanded their voluntary recall of Sunflower Kernels due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: The firm shipped to 28 U. S. consignees. No foreign consignees. See attached spreadsheet in email.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: SunOpta has expanded their voluntary recall of Sunflower Kernels due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

Sunflower Kernals Packaged in a 5.5 OZ Clear Plastic Bag Labeled in Part " Stuckey's Family… was made or distributed by Taylor's Candy, INC. in Alsip, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1837-2016, dated August 3, 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 Sunflower Kernals Packaged in a 5.5 OZ Clear Plastic Bag Labeled in Part " Stuckey's Family… recall?

Taylor's Candy, INC. recalled Sunflower Kernals Packaged in a 5.5 OZ Clear Plastic Bag Labeled in Part " Stuckey's Family… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1837-2016. SunOpta has expanded their voluntary recall of Sunflower Kernels due to the potential presence of 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 Taylor's Candy, 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-1837-2016. 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.