The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0433-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Meijer Cashews Recalled for Undeclared Mixed Nuts

Meijer Distribution is recalling specific lots of cashews that contain undeclared mixed nuts instead of chocolate covered cashews.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (nuts), which meets the criteria for a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 48 units of Roasted & Salted Cashews and Chocolate Covered Cashews. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers with a net weight of 18 oz. (510 g) and carry the UPC 8-86926-46877-9. The affected items are identified by Lot # 01 7284 and a Best By date of 4/7/2018.

The recall was initiated because the packages are mislabeled. The source text states that the packages actually contain undeclared mixed nuts instead of the advertised chocolate covered cashews. This mislabeling poses a risk to consumers with nut allergies.

The products were distributed domestically in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and stop using them if found.

The recalled product

Product
Roasted & Salted Cashews and Chocolate Covered Cashews; packaged in clear plastic containers; NET WT 18 oz. (1 LB 2 oz.), 510 g; UPC 8-86926-46877-9
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
Affected units
48

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 (2)

  • Lot # 01 7284
  • Best By 4/7/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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