Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts recalled for unapproved food dye
El Presidente Foods is recalling Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts (6.17 oz bags, Lot 317-20, expiring July 19, 2021) distributed in California because FDA inspection found the peanuts contained non-approved Red #6 dye.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a labeling/composition issue (unapproved food additive). The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or adverse health effects associated with the contamination, and the hazard is regulatory noncompliance rather than an acute safety threat.
Plain-English summary
El Presidente Foods, Co. is recalling Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts in 6.17 oz polyethene bags (UPC 1 90236 0000 1) due to the presence of non-approved Red #6 food dye. The product was manufactured in Mexico and distributed in California only.
The affected lot is Lot 317-20 with an expiration date of July 19, 2021. A total of 43,200 individual bags were involved in this recall. According to an FDA inspection at the foreign manufacturer, peanuts exported to the United States in November 2020 were found to contain the non-approved dye.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions about the recall can contact the recalling firm, EL PRESIDENTE FOODS, CO.
The recalled product
- Product
- Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts. 6.17 oz. polyethene bags. UPC : 1 90236 0000 1 Distributed by El Presidente, Foods Co., Yorba Linda, CA Made in Mexico.
- Manufacturer
- EL PRESIDENTE FOODS, CO
- Category
- Food — Snacks / Nuts
- Affected units
- 43,200
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 317-20
- Expiration JUL-19-21
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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