Giant Eagle, Inc.: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-1836-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Sunflower Seeds, PLU# 65167; various weights; various sell by dates; Market District; Distributed by Giant Eagle, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 3, 2016

Date Posted: August 3, 2016

Recall Number: F-1836-2016

Event ID: 74023

Reason for Recall:

Giant Eagle supplier SunOpta has informed Giant Eagle of the expansion of their sunflower kernel recall due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Giant Eagle repacked the sunflower kernels under the Market District label, which were sold in the bulk section of 12 of its Market District stores. Giant Eagle has expanded their recall to include all lots of sunflower seeds

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: total for bulk and repacked containers (cannot be separated) 2197.53 lbs.

Code Information:

Sell by dates to 12/1/16

Distribution Pattern:

PA, OH, IN

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated