George J Howe: 6 products
George J Howe recalls sunflower seed products due to undeclared cashew allergen.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled sunflower seed products should not consume them if they have a cashew allergy or sensitivity. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or dispose of it immediately. For more information, contact George J Howe Company, Inc.
Why it was recalled
George J Howe Company, Inc. is recalling multiple sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew. The recalled products include salted and no-salt sunflower seeds in 6/11oz packages, 8/9.5oz tubs of nut and sunflower seed mix, and 5-pound and 25-pound bulk containers.
Is mine affected?
Check the lot code and best-by (or expiration) date printed on your package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
George J. Howe Co. Sunflower Seeds
| Product | Best-by | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| 11 oz | 08/28/2026, 09/18/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/09/2026, 11/18/2026, 12/12/2026 | 073171003163 |
| 9.5 oz | 07/22/2026, 09/05/2026 | 073171027015 |
Where it was sold
Distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Timeline
- Firm initiated recall
- Publicly announced
- Listed on Recall Canary
- Summary updated
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · summary updated 2026-09-03 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification