Kroger Expands Recall Of Sunflower Seeds, Trail Mix, Deli Salads Over Listeria Risk

DETROIT (WWJ) - Kroger is expanding its recall of several products that may be contaminated with a potentially dangerous bacteria.

Earlier this month, supplier SunOpta announced its sunflower kernels may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes — an organism which could result in severe illness to those individuals who may consume these products, sold in Michigan and multiple other states.

The company says no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these Kroger products, which are now being pulled from store shelves.

(credit: FDA)

The expanded recall includes all code dates of Kroger Sunflower Salad Toppers, Kroger Sunflower Kernels, and Kroger Cranberry Delight Trail Mix, all code dates of Kroger Broccoli Raisin Salads and Deli Broccoli Cranberry Salads and Deli Superfood Salads.

These items were sold at Kroger, Jay-C, Dillons, Bakers, Gerbes, King Soopers, City Market, Fry's, Ralphs, Food 4 Less, and Smith's. Products can be found in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Customers who have purchased any of these products are urged not to eat them but return them to the store for a refund or throw them away.

Customers who have questions can call Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.

[Get more details about this recall from the FDA at this link].