Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-2186-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Trader Joes Company |
| Report date | May 20, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 17, 2015 |
| Quantity | N/A |
| Location | Monrovia, CA, United States |
Official product description
Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces NET WT. 16oz. (1 LB) 454g UPC 00373685 Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 00943338 Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 00519342 Trader Joe's Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 00519328 Trader Joe's Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g UPC 00586627 The products are packaged in clear bags with UPC Codes printed on the back. For Raw California Walnut products, the "BEST BY" dates and Lot Numbers can be found printed on the back of the packages. For the Organic Raw Walnut products, the "BEST BY" dates can be found printed on the front of the packages.
Why the product was recalled
The firm is recalling Raw Walnuts because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In r
Distribution information
Nationwide to the following; CA, NV, AZ, WA, OR, CO, UT, ID, TX, MA, RI, ME, NH, CT, VT, NY, NJ, KY, VA, PA, DE, DC, MD, TN, MI, IN, OH, IL, MO, WI, MN, NE, KS, GA, NC, SC, LA, FL. No foreign distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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