NatureBox Cheddar and Onion Sunflower kernels: customer stand up pouch recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

June 3, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

NatureBox, Inc. recalls NatureBox Cheddar and Onion Sunflower kernels: 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 54557 00531 1 Ingredients:…

Recall number

F-1564-2016

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

NatureBox, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

Why it was recalled

Firm was notified by supplier of sunflower seeds that they are being recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

NatureBox Cheddar and Onion Sunflower kernels: 5 oz. (142g) customer stand up pouch. UPC: 8 54557 00531 1 Ingredients: Non GMO Sunflower kernels, Sunflower Oil, Sweet Onion and White Cheddar Seasoning Blend (cane sugar, onion and garlic powder, cheddar cheese powder {cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, whey, salt, disodium phosphate}, salt, natural flavors, lactic acid, spices, silicon dioxide (to prevent caking). Contains: Milk. Distributed by NatureBox, San Carlos, CA 94070