Creative Snacks Co. of Greensboro, North Carolina is expanding their recall of specific lot codes of bulk and packaged sunflower seed products due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. We have been notified by SunOpta, our sunflower seed supplier, that the company has issued a further expanded voluntary recall for sunflower seeds that were processed in their Crookston, Minnesota facility between May 31, 2015 and January 31, 2016. Listeria monocytogenes is 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. It is worth noting that no illnesses have been reported to date and that the recall is a precautionary measure.

Creative Snacks is recalling all products that contain the SunOpta sunflower seeds in question. The product being recalled has been distributed to retailers nationwide and is being sold in a variety of formats including plastic rigid containers, small re-sealable bags and in bulk.

These products include:

 

There have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this recall. Consumers who have purchased affected Creative Snacks Co. products with the Best Before dates listed above should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Best before dates can be found on bottom lower right corner of rigid containers and the back lower right corner of re-sealable snack bags. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST at 336.668.4151, Lindsay Hancock, Creative Snacks Co.

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Longmont, CO. — 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.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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 recalled products were distributed directly from Honey Bunchie, LLC to distributors, retailers and online consumers between 08/05/2015 – 03/15/2016.

To date, Honey Bunchie, LLC has not received any reports of illness; however, the company is initiating this voluntary recall in an abundance of caution as part of its commitment to the health and safety of its consumers.

Product Name: Honey Bunchies Gourmet Honey Bar

No other products produced by Honey Bunchie, LLC are affected by this recall.

The affected bars were sold nationwide through distributors, retailers and online.

Consumers who have purchased affected product are urged not to consume the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Online customers should contact the company at customercare@honeybunchies.com. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (303) 808-3351.

Retailers and wholesale customers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm none of the affected products are present or available for purchase by consumers or in warehouse inventories. Please contact Honey Bunchie atcustomercare@honeybunchies.com to arrange for disposal or return of the product.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Frito-Lay today issued an update to its previously announced voluntary recall of select Rold Gold Tiny Twists, Rold Gold Thins, Rold Gold Sticks and Rold Gold Honey Wheat Braided due to a potential undeclared peanut allergen. The specific Rold Gold products remain unchanged. This communication updates the “use by” dates for two of the impacted multipack products that might contain the affected Rold Gold 1 oz. Tiny Twists pretzels. The updated information is:

Consumers with any product noted above can return the product to retailer for a full refund, or contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-888-256-3090 or www.pretzelrecall.com.

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NoGii is voluntarily recalling its Nuts About Berries Paleo Bars because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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 company has received no reports of illness to date but is taking this action as part of its commitment to the health and safety of the people who eat its foods.

The Nuts About Berries Paleo Bar contains sunflower seeds that were recalled by our supplier, SunOpta, due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled Nuts About Berries Paleo Bar has the lot number B.B 03APR17 F3 3375. The lot number can be located on the packaging on the back side of the flap above the nutritional facts.

The Nuts About Berries Paleo Bar may have been sold as a single 1.4 oz. (42g) bar UPC # 856513002259 or in a pack of 9 UPC #856513002273.  The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. reaching consumers through retail stores and numerous online websites.

NoGii has immediately ceased the production and distribution of its products while the root cause at Sun Opta’s supplier is being investigated.

Thisrecall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who purchased this product should not eat it. They should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or full refund. Consumers also can contact NoGii at 704-995-4541 between 9 am and 5 pm (EST) for refund information or by emailing the company at info@nogii.com

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Lakeville, MN – Post Consumer Brands is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Great Grains Protein Blend – Honey, Oats & Seeds cereal because it contains sunflower seeds that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The sunflower seeds were obtained from a supplier, SunOpta, which recalled its ingredient.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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.

No illnesses have been reported to date, but Post Consumer Brands is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution.

The recalled items were sold in packaging similar to the image below and can be identified by a “Best when used by” code printed on the top of the box. Only the following codes are affected by this recall:

Recalled products were distributed to customers throughout the United States and sold through retail stores nationwide. No other Post products are affected by this action.

Consumers should not consume these products. Products may be returned to the point of purchase for a refund or discarded. Consumers seeking information can visit the website, www.postconsumerbrands.com/greatgrains or contact the company at 1-800-431-7678 Monday through Friday, 9:00AM – 5:00 PM Eastern time.

“Our first and highest priority is the quality and wholesomeness of our products,” said Chris Neugent, Post Consumer Brands’ president and chief executive officer. “We will always act on the side of caution in such matters as we have in this instance.”

About Post Consumer Brands

Post Consumer Brands is a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., formed from the combination of Post Foods and MOM Brands in May 2015. Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands today is the third-largest cereal company in the United States with a broad portfolio spanning all segments of the category — from iconic household name brands and value ready-to-eat cereals to natural/organic and hot cereal varieties. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make better happen every day. For more information about us, visit www.postfoods.com andwww.mombrands.com.

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Bounce USA of Bend, Oregon is voluntary recalling the Bounce Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls (newly named Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls) because it has the potential to be contaminated with 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.

This recall was initiated when the supplier, SunOpta, notified us of the sunflower kernels expanded recall due to the possibility that some sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

We would like to reassure all of our customers that we have not received any news of consumers being affected by illness to date.

The following recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and on-line through Amazon.com between November 4, 2015 and June 6, 2016. No other Bounce products are affected:

Bounce 1.48 oz. (42g) Apple Cinnamon Protein Punch Energy Balls 
Product UPC Codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes) 
Best Before Dates 04SEP16 and 12NOV16

Bounce 42g Apple Cinnamon Protein Energy Balls
Best Before Dates: 23 DEC16, 10 JAN17, 22 FEB17, 31MAR17

Product UPC codes are 852949003723 (individual packs) and 852949003730 (12-unit boxes)

Customers who have purchased any of the above products are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them.

Any questions can be directed to Bounce USA by emailingfeedbackusa@bouncelifestyle.com or by calling 855-441-8966 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm PST).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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Fal Foods USA, Inc. (Fal Foods USA) is voluntarily recalling one lot of DF Mavens brand Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars produced in our Astoria, New York, plant, because it contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

DF Mavens brand Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars, Lot 15226, was shipped to customers in New York and New Jersey from Sept. 4, 2015 through Feb. 29, 2016 for further distribution to their customers.

DF Mavens brand Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars, Net Wt. 11.52 fl.oz. (340 mL), are packed 4 bars per box and bear UPC 855756004772. The recall is limited to Lot 15226 with “BEST BY” Date “021317” (located on top of box).

One illness has been reported to date.

The recall was prompted by the complaint as the product is not supposed to contain milk. FDA sampling and analysis confirmed the presence of the milk allergen. The company and the FDA continue the investigation into the problem.

Consumers who have purchased DF Mavens brand Chocolate Almond Fudge Frozen Bars, Lot 15226, and are allergic to milk are urged not to consume the product and promptly return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 347-813-4705, Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm, EDT.

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Hershey, Pa. — The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1.

The supplier SunOpta issued a recall after discovering that it produced sunflower seeds that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Although there have been no reports of illness, Hershey is issuing the recall out of an abundance of caution.

The recalled SoFit products include a sunflower seed item as well as an almond and a pumpkin seed item produced on the same manufacturing equipment.

The recalled SoFit products are:

No other Hershey products or products sold under the Sofit brand are affected.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in pregnant women, 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 monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above products should not consume the products and are urged to destroy them.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge and cooperation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions may contact Hershey Relations directly throughwww.askhershey.com or by calling 1-800-468-1714.

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Rucker’s Wholesale and Service Co of Bridgeport, IL is voluntarily recalling Sunflower Kernels, Sweet & Salty Mix, and Cajun Hot Mix because they have the potential to be contaminated with 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 headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Sunflower Kernels, Sweet & Salty Mix and Cajun Hot Mix were distributed nationwide into retail farm stores, and outdoor sporting good stores.

Sunflower Kernels, Sweet & Salty Mix and Cajun Hot Mix all packaged in clear bags with a variety of private labels and pack sizes listed below.

Please note at this time no illnesses have been reported.

The recall originated from the supplier of the sunflower kernel SunOpta, and the sunflower kernel exists within the Sweet & Salty Mix and Cajun Hot Mix ingredients.

DO NOT CONSUME this product, consumers whom wish to receive a refund for unused portions or have questions, may contact Rucker’s at 618-945-2411, or 800-633-1857 Mon- Fri 7:30AM – 4:30PM CST, or email –customerservice@ruckerscandy.com.

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Pharmavite LLC is recalling specific lots of Nature Made® products detailed in the chart below due to possible Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

We are initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution to protect public health.  Pharmavite is working closely with the FDA to implement this recall and we are notifying all retail customers and distributors to remove the product from store shelves immediately.  No other products are impacted by this recall. The recalled products were distributed nationwide to various major retailers.

Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The presence of Staph aureus toxin in food may lead to food poisoning. The onset of symptoms in staphylococcal food poisoning is usually rapid and in many cases acute, depending on individual susceptibility to the toxin, the amount of contaminated food eaten, the amount of toxin in the food ingested, and the general health of the victim. The most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramping, and prostration. Some individuals may not always demonstrate all the symptoms associated with the illness. In more severe cases, headache, muscle cramping, and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur.

The following products are included in the recall:

The lot number can be found on the back panel next to the expiration date. Products that fall within the lots indicated should not be consumed. Consumers are encouraged to return the affected products to their retailer for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST at 1-800-276-2878.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Salmonella and/orStaphylococcus aureus testing were not completed properly on these specific batch lots. Pharmavite has identified the cause of the error, is taking the matter very seriously and has implemented corrective actions to rectify the issue. 
Pharmavite cares deeply about the health and safety of consumers and we apologize for any inconvenience.

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