Large Sunflower Seed Recall By TreeHouse Foods

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has recalled about 90 of its products due to contamination of sunflower seeds by a supplier.

Sunflower seeds were reportedly contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (L.mono).

"L.mono 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," according to the Federal Food and Drug Administration.

The products were sold nationwide and include brands such as Signature Kitchen, Southern Grove, Meijer, Essential Everyday, Natures Harvest, Best Choice, Amport, Naturally Select, Smart Sense, Nice, Gold Emblem, K&G, Roundy, Western Family, Food Club, Gold Emblem, Our Family, Tops, Great Value, HyVee, Eating Right and Food Hold.

For the products being recalled CLICK HERE.

"No illnesses have been reported to date. However, TreeHouse is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution to protect public health," the FDA stated.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call 1-800-756-5781, Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.– 6 p.m. (CST).

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