George J Howe Recalls Sunflower Seeds for Undeclared Cashew

Source: FDA · United States

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George J Howe Company, Inc. is recalling 6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted due to an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.

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

6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted (UPC 07317100316), 1797.67 cases. Distributed to 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-1118-2026, initiated April 29, 2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers should not consume the product if they have a tree nut allergy.

Why This Matters

Class I recall for undeclared cashew allergen in food distributed across 25 states.

Source

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts (Recall H-1118-2026, FDA)

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about?
George J Howe Company, Inc. is recalling 6/11oz Sunflower Seeds Salted due to an undeclared tree nut allergen, cashew.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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