George J Howe Company Recalls 5# Sunflower Seeds C/S
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George J Howe Company, Inc. is recalling 5# Sunflower Seeds C/S due to undeclared cashew allergen. The Class I recall affects 19 cases distributed to multiple states.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on August 4, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The firm is recalling sunflower seed products due to the presence of an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.
Which Products Are Affected
5# Sunflower Seeds C/S (19.00 Cases). Code info: 00501138. Distributed to the following States: AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI, WV. Recall number: H-1121-2026. Recalling firm: George J Howe Company, Inc., 629 W Main St, Grove City, PA 16127-1109.
What You Should Do
The recall is voluntary and firm initiated. Consumers should not consume the product if they have a tree nut allergy.
Why This Matters
Class I recalls involve situations where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Source
FDA recall H-1121-2026 (report date 20260701)
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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