The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1039-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Nut Cajun Peanuts Recalled for Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Cajun Peanuts due to potential allergen cross-contact in the roasting oil. Consumers should check lot numbers and stop eating the product.

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 cross-contact, which is classified as High severity under the rubric for allergen mislabeling or cross-contact on common allergens, even without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling Midwest Northern Nut Cajun Peanuts because of potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast various nuts and seeds. The recalled product is packaged in 16 oz. (454G) bags with UPC 38043-90015 and 25 lbs. bags. The total quantity involved is 35,056 lbs.

The affected lot numbers range from 002180 to 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 this product should stop eating it and check the packaging for the specific lot numbers listed above. If the lot number matches, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Cajun Peanuts. Packaged in the following sizes: 1. Net Wt. 16 oz. (454G), UPC 38043-90015. 2. Net Wt. 25 lbs. Midwest Northern Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55118
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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