The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1038-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Nut Blanched Peanuts Recalled for Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling specific lots of blanched peanuts 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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves allergen cross-contact, which fits the rubric criteria for high-risk hazards where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Blanched Peanuts and related roasted peanut products. The recall is being conducted because of potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast various nuts and seeds products.

The affected products include Jumbo Peanuts (16 oz), Blanched Jumbo Peanuts Roasted & Salted (5 lbs and 30 lbs), Granulated Blanched Peanuts Roasted & Salted (30 lbs), and Dry Roasted & Salted Peanuts (5 lbs and 25 lbs). The total quantity involved is 35,056 lbs. The products were distributed in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers against the range 002180 through 061180. If the lot number matches, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Blanched Peanuts packaged in the following sizes: 1. Jumbo Peanuts. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90013. 2. Blanched Jumbo Peanuts Roasted & Salted, Net Wt. 5 lbs. 2. Granulated Blanched Peanuts Roasted & Salted, Net Wt 30 lbs. 3. Blanched
Manufacturer
Midwest Northern 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)

  • 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.

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