Western Nut Recalls Roasted Inshell Peanuts Due to Aflatoxin Levels
Western Nut Company is recalling specific lots of roasted and salted inshell peanuts because they contain unacceptable levels of aflatoxin.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric. The presence of unacceptable aflatoxin levels represents a significant health hazard, even without reported illnesses in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Western Nut Company, Inc. is recalling 1,908 lbs of Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). The product is packaged in OPP bags and was manufactured by Hampton Farms in Portales, New Mexico. The specific lot number is 20013P1.
The recall was initiated due to unacceptable levels of aflatoxin in the peanuts. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can be harmful to human health when consumed in high quantities.
The affected product was distributed to Utah and California. There are no foreign, military, government, or VA consignees. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in OPP (oriented polypropylene) bags. Receive bulk roasted/salted inshell peanuts from US Foods in 25 lb lined cases. Manufactured by Hampton Farms, Portales, NM for Western Nut.
- Manufacturer
- Western Nut Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
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 #20013P1
Distribution
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