Raw Shelled Peanuts Recalled for Metal Contamination
OLAM Edible Nuts is recalling raw shelled peanuts due to the presence of metal objects in the product. The recall affects two lots distributed to Georgia and Illinois.
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. The source text states only that the firm was notified of metal objects in the product with no reported injuries or illnesses, making this a precautionary recall that falls under the Moderate severity category.
Plain-English summary
OLAM Edible Nuts-Blakely, GA is recalling raw shelled peanuts due to metal objects found in the product. The affected product is Raw Shelled Peanuts, Skins Removed, Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts in 2000-pound lots.
The recall involves two lots: Lot #15718-20 (44,000 lbs., manufactured 5-11-2021) and Lot #15808-20 (43,000 lbs., manufactured 5-26-2021). The product was distributed to Georgia and Illinois.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions or concerns should contact OLAM Edible Nuts-Blakely, GA. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Raw Shelled Peanuts, Skins Removed, Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts, Net. Wt. 2000# Olam Edible Nuts - Blakely, GA
- Manufacturer
- OLAM Edible Nuts-Blakely,GA
- Category
- Food — Nuts / Edible Seeds
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 (3)
- Lot # 15718-20
- MFG 5-11-2021 Produced from 54-18930/18931-20 Lot # 15808-20
- MFG 5-26-2021 Sheller Lot 31-17145/17146-20
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