The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0028-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

FDA Recalls Organic Pine Nuts Due to Potential Peanut Contamination

Newark Nut Stores is recalling 870 lbs of organic pine nuts nationwide because they may contain peanuts.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, specifically due to the presence of a major allergen (peanuts) in a product labeled as pine nuts.

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for Organic Pine Nuts (Raw, No Shell) 1 lb. sold by Nuts.com. The recall is being conducted by Newark Nut Stores, Inc. The affected product is identified by Lot 97368, and the total quantity involved is 870 lbs.

The recall was initiated because the pine nuts may contain peanuts. This poses a serious risk of allergic reaction for individuals with peanut allergies. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot number and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Pine Nuts (Raw, No Shell) 1 lb.Nuts.com NutsOnline, 125 Moen Street, Cranford, NJ 07016 800-558-8881

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot 97368

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Newark Nut Stores, Inc.

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