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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Oct 15, 2012 (14 years ago)

The HINES package is a cello/poly laminated bag recall

Recalled by Hines Nut Co · Dallas, TX, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella o

Pathogen: Salmonella

Salmonella is the most common cause of food recalls for bacteria, often in eggs, produce, nuts and spices.

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

The HINES package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately blue, with a yellow label stating "SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA PEANUTS" packed as 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz and 24 oz; Hines also packages three "theme" cello/poly laminated bags that are 5.5oz each. The themes for these bags are: 1) Independence Day - red, white and blue in color with a stylized flag on the front; 2) Football Season - with a football on the front; and Hunting Season - with a camouflage motif on the front of the bag. The Dollar General Clover Valley package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately white with red trim and red lettering. These bags are packaged as 8 oz bags.

Quantity: Approximately 57,000 lbs

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.

The product will have best by/expiration dates on the packaging from October 12, 2012 through August 27, 2013. The lot number information can be located on the fourth line of the Packing Information: printed in black on the package. The packing information begins with the words "BEST BUY". The recall lot numbers are as follows, located on the fourth line of the "BEST BUY" statement: S03718, S03699, S03724, S03753, S03765, S03784, S03798, S03806, S03810, S03824, S03826, S03840, S03863, S03886, S03907, S03928, S03933, S03938, S03950, S03958, S03967, S03972, S03978, S03989, S03991, S04012, S04025, S04042, S04054, S04066, S04097, S04109, S04123, S04134, S04141, S04141, S04165, S04200, S04201, S04211, S04229, S04236, and S04247.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

Puerto Rico

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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
Hines Nut Co
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Oct 15, 2012
In FDA report of
Mar 20, 2013
Terminated
May 22, 2013
FDA recall number
F-1194-2013 · event 63456
Official record
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