The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1085-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Midwest Northern Roasted Peanuts Recalled for Potential Allergen Cross-Contact

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling roasted no-salt 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 potential allergen cross-contact, which fits the rubric criteria for high-risk allergen issues without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Midwest Northern Inc. is recalling specific lots of Roasted NO Salt Peanuts due to potential allergen cross-contact in the oil used to roast various nuts and seeds products. The affected products include Granulated Blanched Peanuts Roasted No Salt (5 lbs), Dry Roasted No Salt Peanuts (5 lbs), and Blanched Jumbo Peanuts Roasted NO Salt (30 lbs).

The recall involves 35,056 lbs of product distributed in Alaska, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Affected lot numbers range from 002180 to 061180.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and lot numbers. If found, they should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Midwest Northern Nut Roasted NO Salt Peanuts packaged in the following sizes: 1. Granulated Blanched Peanuts Roasted No Salt. Net Wt. 5 lbs. 2. Dry Roasted No Salt Peanuts, Net Wt. 5 lbs. 3. Blanched Jumbo Peanuts, Roasted NO Salt, Net Wt. 30 lbs. Midwest Northern
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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