OAK BROOK, Ill. — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. on Tuesday announced the voluntary recall of products that may be impacted by sunflower seeds 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.
Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. No illnesses have been reported to date. However, TreeHouse is initiating the voluntary recall in an abundance of caution to protect public health.
The products being recalled can be found HERE. Pictures of the products listed above will be available on the TreeHouse Foods website.
TreeHouse was made aware of the contaminated sunflower seeds by a supplier. The Company is working closely with the FDA as we continue to investigate the problem further.
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, 7:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. (CST).
UPDATE: TreeHouse Foods Amends Product Recall Information
OAK BROOK, Ill., May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today amended certain information regarding the products it recalled yesterday including the following:
New items:
UPC Description Best By/Date Code
2113028352 Signature Kitchen Sweet & Salty Almond Bars Dec 08 16
041498206680 Southern Grove Roasted and Salted Sunflower Kernels 2/28/2017
Corrections:
- Best By Date: DEC 09 16 for 1373312032 Meijer White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars
- UPC Code 2113028372: Changed "Signature Kitchen Chocolate Chip Pretzel Bars DEC 08 16" to "Signature Kitchen Peanut Chocolate Chunk Bars Dec 09 16"
- UPC Code for Essential Everyday Peanut Almond Dark Chocolate Protein Bar DEC 07 16 is updated to 4130304541 (previously 4130304341)
- Updated the below list of shipped products
