The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0939-2015·Announced 2015-02-04

Willamette Filbert Growers Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Willamette Filbert Growers Inc is recalling bulk hazelnuts distributed in Canada due to the finding of Salmonella.

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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Willamette Filbert Growers Inc is recalling Jumbo, In-shell, Bulk Hazelnuts packed in 50-lb poly weave plastic sacks. The recall involves 840 sacks, totaling approximately 42,000 lbs. The product does not have a UPC code.

The recall was initiated due to the finding of Salmonella in the product. The affected hazelnuts were distributed in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these specific hazelnuts should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jumbo, In-shell, Bulk Hazelnuts packed in 50-lb poly weave plastic sacks. No UPC.
Manufacturer
Willamette Filbert Growers 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)

  • No code.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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