The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1033-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Nut Roasted Salted Almonds Recalled for Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling roasted salted almonds due to potential allergen cross-contact in the roasting oil.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling/cross-contact, which corresponds to a High severity score (3) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Midwest Northern Nut Roasted Salted Natural Almonds due to potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast various nuts and seeds products. The recalled product is packaged in 16 oz, 5 lbs, 10 lbs, and 30 lbs sizes. The total quantity involved is 35,056 lbs.

The recall covers lot numbers 002180 through 061180. The product was distributed in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Midwest Northern Inc. in Minneapolis, MN. Individuals with allergies to the specific cross-contact allergen should avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Roasted Salted Natural Almonds. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90002. 2. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Net Wt 10 lbs. 4. Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118

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)

  • Lot Numbers: 002180 - 061180

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 66 recalled by Midwest Northern 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 66 products in this recall →