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George J. Howe Co. Sunflower Seeds recalled due to Undeclared Cashews
3 days ago •source fda.gov
United States
George J. Howe Co. of Grove City, Pennsylvania, is voluntarily recalling 13,619 pounds of Sunflower Seeds because it may contain undeclared tree nut (cashew) allergens. The product was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin and reached consumers through retail grocery chains (including Foodland, Giant Eagle, Piggly Wiggly, Shop Rite, Shop N Save, Walmart and independent grocers), foodservice accounts, specialty retailers, concession/airport operators, and institutional customers across multiple states in the United States.Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. This product is safe to consume for anyone who does not have a Tree Nut (Cashew) allergy or sensitivity to Tree Nuts (Cashews).
The recalled product can be identified as follows:
PRODUCT: “Fresh Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Lightly Salted”
- Plastic Stand-Up Pouch Container
- Size: 11 oz
- Blue with SUNFLOWER SEEDS brand name
- UPC of 073171003163
- Best By Expiration Dates of 08/28/2026, 09/18/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/09/2026, 11/18/2026, and 12/12/2026
PRODUCT: “Fresh Roasted Sunflower Seeds, No Salt”
- Plastic Stand-Up Pouch Container
- Size: 11 oz
- Blue with SUNFLOWER SEEDS brand name
- UPC of 073171003200
- Best By Expiration Dates of 09/24/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/18/2026, and 12/11/2026
PRODUCT: “Sunflower Seeds, roasted and salted.”
- Plastic Tub
- Szie: 9.5 oz
- Gold Label with Sunflower Seeds brand name
- UPC of 073171027015
- Best By Expiration Dates of 7/22/2026 and 09/05/2026
All products declare an allergen warning that “This product was packaged in a facility that also processes peanuts, tree nuts, milk products, soy, wheat, and eggs.”
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/george-j-howe-co-voluntarily-recalls-sunflower-seeds-due-undeclare-tree-nuts-cashews
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