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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Dec 30, 2014 (12 years ago)

Chopped walnuts packaged in recall

Recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. · Elgin, IL, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Salmonella

Pathogen: Salmonella

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Chopped walnuts packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.

Quantity: 9,849 cases (78,792 bags)

Food: Nuts & seeds

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

UPC: 070690 02360 3. Best By Dates: 10/31/15 TQ2, 11/01/15 TQ1, 11/01/15 TQ2, 11/03/15 TQ1, 11/03/15 TQ2.

Where it was sold

Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

FDA's distribution note: *** US: AR, AZ, NM, OK, TX

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 30, 2014
In FDA report of
Feb 4, 2015
Terminated
Apr 25, 2016
FDA recall number
F-0935-2015 · event 70159
Official record
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