The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0773-2016·Announced 2016-03-30

ShopRite Unsalted Dry Roasted Cashews Recalled for Mislabeling

Wakefern Foods Corp. is recalling ShopRite Unsalted Dry Roasted Cashews because the product may be mislabeled.

What this means for you

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 error without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wakefern Foods Corp. is recalling ShopRite Dry Roasted Unsalted Cashews, 7 oz. (198 g), because the product may be mislabeled as ShopRite Unsalted Dry Roasted Cashews. The recall involves 1,680 units of the product, identified by the code NOV 19 16 and UPC 4119001620.

The recalled cashews were distributed in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and code. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
ShopRite Dry Roasted Unsalted Cashews 7 oz. (198 g) Distributed by Wakefern Food Corp., Elizabeth, NJ 07207 UPC 4119001620
Affected units
1,680

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)

  • NOV 19 16

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Same manufacturer · Wakefern Foods Corp.

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