Aksar Cashew Pieces Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
Aksar LLC is recalling Cashew Pieces after a sample tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.
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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Aksar LLC is voluntarily recalling specific sizes of AKSAR Cashew Pieces. The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified the firm during an inspection that a sample of the product had tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected products include Cashew Pieces in 7oz (200gm), 28oz (800gm), 400 gms (14oz), and 5lb packages. The total quantity involved is 4,708.32 lbs. The products were distributed to food service and retail grocery stores in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina starting in December 2014. There were no US Government accounts involved in the distribution.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Aksar LLC for further instructions. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- AKSAR (life taste and beyond) Cashew Pieces 4040615 Net Wt: 7oz (200gm) , Net Wt: 28oz (800gm) 4051315 Net Wt: 400 gms (14oz) , Net Wt: 5lb 20 NEWLAND COURT, STERLING, VA 20165 Phone # 703-880-9802 , FAX # 703-880-1602
- Manufacturer
- Aksar LLC
- 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 (3)
- 4040615 Net Wt: 7oz (200gm)
- Net Wt: 28oz (800gm) 4051315 Net Wt: 400 gms (14oz)
- Net Wt: 5lb
Distribution
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