The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1037-2013·Announced 2013-03-13

Tropical Nut & Fruit Recalls Granulated Peanuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc is recalling granulated peanuts in 1 lb bags because they were made with peanut products recalled for potential Salmonella contamination.

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 this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Tropical Nut & Fruit Inc is recalling granulated peanuts packaged in 1 lb plastic bags. The recall involves 390 one-pound bags and 416 30-pound cases. The affected lot numbers are 8148B, 8168B, 8288B, and 8289B.

The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products that were previously recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. Those products had the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled product was sold in Tropical's Outlet Store in Columbus, OH. Consumers who purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions on disposal or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Granulated Peanuts in 1 lb plastic bags.
Manufacturer
Tropical Nut & Fruit 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 (3)

  • Lot #'s 8148B
  • 8168B
  • 8288B & 8289B

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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