Class IF-1564-2016

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

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

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Lot 8H5M26: Best Before dates: 03/29/16, 04/27/16, 05/09/16, 05/18/16, 06/10/16, 07/11/16, 07/19/16, 08/15/16, 08/26/16, 09/17/16.
Quantity: 22,231 x 5 oz. pouches.

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm: NatureBox, Inc.
Notification channel: E-Mail
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 100 Redwood Shores Pkwy Fl 2, N/A, Redwood City, California 94065-1155

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Nationwide directly to consumers through online purchase.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2016-06-03
FDA classified: 2016-06-18
Posted by FDA: 2016-06-29
Terminated: 2016-07-07
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1564-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.