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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated May 1, 2015 (11 years ago)

Fisher Brand chopped walnuts 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

A bag of Fisher Walnuts sampled by the FDA, tested positive for Salmonella.

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

Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The bag is blue with white lettering.

Quantity: 5885 cases of 7/10 oz bags per case

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.

Best By 3/23/16 HC1 and 3/23/16 HC2

Where it was sold

FDA's distribution note: The distribution spread sheet is attached via email. The firm shipped to 8 distributors and 11 retailers.

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
May 1, 2015
In FDA report of
Sep 2, 2015
Terminated
Aug 15, 2017
FDA recall number
F-3047-2015 · event 71847
Official record
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