CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Earth Island is conducting a voluntary recall on its distribution of the Rising Hearts Gluten-Free Millet Bread as a precautionary measure due to possible Listeria contamination of sunflower seeds from the sunflower seed supplier.
The recalled products contain roasted sunflower seeds manufactured by SunOpta. Rising Hearts Gluten-Free Millet Bread is sold at grocery stores and served in restaurants in the Southern California region.
Affected products are:
|
BARCODE |
PRODUCT |
BEST BY DATES |
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0-49568-81024-9 |
Gluten-Free Millet Bread 24oz |
Aug 8, 2016 – Oct 17, 2016 |
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0-49568-81124-6 |
Gluten-Free Millet Bread 24oz |
Aug 17, 2016 – Nov 14, 2016 |
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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. For more information on Listeria monocytogenes, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website at http://www.cdc.gov.
No illnesses have been reported from this product. Earth Island is initiating this recall out of an abundance of caution.
No other Rising Hearts products are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Sheena DeBellis at (818) 725-2820 x.104 between the hours of 10am and 5pm PDT.
Source: Earth Island
