The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0134-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Southern Grove Trail Mix Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Texas Star Nut and Food Co. is recalling Southern Grove Simply Raw Trail Mix because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a ready-to-eat food product aligns with the criteria for a Critical rating due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. is recalling Southern Grove Simply Raw Trail Mix Raw Cashews, Walnuts and Macadamia Nuts, 8 oz (226g) in cello reclosable bags. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product consists of 5,943 cases, with six bags per case. The specific lot codes involved are 36242004 (Best By 03/13/2016), 37534004 (Best By 06/26/2016), 37409004 (Best By 07/15/2016), and 38177004 (Best By 08/17/2016). The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and best-by dates listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Southern Grove Simply Raw Trail Mix Raw Cashews, Walnuts and Macadamia Nuts NET WT 8 OZ (226g) in cello reclosable bags.

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 (4)

  • Lot Codes: 36242004 Best By 03/13/2016
  • 37534004 Best By 06/26/2016
  • 37409004 Best By 07/15/2016
  • 38177004 Best By 08/17/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →