Troyer Cheese Recalls Backroad Country Walnuts for Listeria Risk
Troyer Cheese Inc is recalling Backroad Country Walnuts Halves & Pieces due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 26 states.
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 5 per the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Troyer Cheese Inc is recalling Backroad Country Walnuts Halves & Pieces, Net Wt. 6 oz (170g), Product Code 15318, Best If Used By 05/2017. The recall is issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product was shipped to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and WV. The product quantity is listed as 24 cs/12/6 oz bags.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific product code and expiration date listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- BACKROAD COUNTRY WALNUTS HALVES & PIECES, Net Wt. 6 oz (170g) Product Code 15318 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017
- Manufacturer
- Troyer Cheese 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)
- Product Code 15318 BEST IF USED BY 05/2017
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Troyer Cheese 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.
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