Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts recall
Recalled by Hazelnut Growers of Oregon · Cornelius, OR, United States
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Large and Jumbo in-shell Barcelona Hazelnuts (50 lbs. bulk bags) are recalled due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.
Pathogen: Salmonella
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What was recalled
Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Brand, package in bulk 50 pound screen-printed fabric sack. The product is labeled in parts: "***IN SHELL HAZELNUTS***HAZELNUT GROWERS OF OREGON***OREGON U.S. NO. 1***Hazelnut Growers of Oregon***401 N. 26 Avenue, Cornelius, Oregon 97113***".
Quantity: 5000 lbs. Jumbo Barcelona and 5000 lbs. Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts
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.
Lot A102112. This code represents day shift, date of production is October 21, 2012. There is no expiration date on the product.
Where it was sold
FDA's distribution note: distributed in Canada only.
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
- Hazelnut Growers of Oregon
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 2, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Jun 19, 2013
- Terminated
- Aug 22, 2013
- FDA recall number
- F-1532-2013 · event 65099
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search