Great Value Macadamia Nuts Recalled for Pine Nut Mislabeling
Texas Star Nut and Food Co. is recalling Great Value Macadamia Nuts because one case was found to contain pine nuts instead of macadamia nuts.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling/packaging error (pine nuts in macadamia pouches) with no reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling 4,332 cases of Great Value Macadamia Nuts 4 oz. pouches. The recall was initiated after one case was discovered to have been packed with pine nuts instead of macadamia nuts. The affected product is identified by Lot Code MR122324 and UPC Code 078742309422.
The product was distributed in Texas. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and UPC. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Great Value Macadamia Nuts 4 oz. pouch with UPC CODE: 078742309422 packaged in a cello bag, 6 per case
- Manufacturer
- Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,332
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 Code MR122324
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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