The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0936-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

Fisher Pecan Cookie Pieces Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. is recalling Fisher brand pecan cookie pieces due to possible Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in five U.S. states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. is recalling 6,619 cases (52,952 bags) of Fisher brand pecan cookie pieces. The product is packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags. The recall is being conducted due to possible contamination with Salmonella.

The affected product has UPC 070690 02351 1 and Best By Dates of 11/03/15 TQ1 and 11/03/15 TQ2. Distribution was limited to Arkansas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pecan cookie pieces packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.

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)

  • UPC: 070690 02351 1. Best By Dates: 11/03/15 TQ1
  • 11/03/15 TQ2.

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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