The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1262-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Valencian Almonds with Truffle Recalled for Foreign Materials

Valencian Almonds with Truffle distributed in bulk cases are being recalled due to potential foreign materials. The firm-initiated recall affects 60 cases distributed in Oregon.

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 foreign materials in almonds, representing a potential choking and injury hazard. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this is a risk-of-harm product under FDA Class II classification.

Plain-English summary

Valencian Almonds with Truffle FS (identified as Matiz MZ522 on the label) distributed in bulk cases are being recalled. Each case contains two 11-pound bags (22 pounds total) of shelf-stable almonds made in Spain and imported by Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective.

The reason for the recall is the presence of foreign materials in the product. The firm voluntarily initiated the recall on April 29, 2022, after discovering this contamination issue.

The recall affects 60 cases with lot number 50/21 and a best-by date of December 14, 2022, that were distributed in Oregon. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it; they should discard it or contact their retailer for a refund or replacement.

The FDA terminated the recall on September 7, 2022.

The recalled product

Product
Valencian Almonds with TRUFFLE FS distributed in bulk case, each case contains 2/11 lbs. bags. Net Wt. per case 22 lbs. Product is shelf stable. The label of the bulk case is read in parts: "***Matiz MZ522 ***Valencian Almonds with TRUFFLE FS ***5 KG Skinless*** Net Wt. 352 oz
Manufacturer
Power Selles Imports dba Culinary Collective
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • choking

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 50/21 with best by date of 12/14/2022

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.