The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1293-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Emerald Cashew Packs Recalled for Potential Glass Fragments

Diamond Foods is recalling Emerald 100 Calorie Packs of Cashew Halves & Pieces due to the potential for small glass fragments in the product.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 a risk-of-harm product (glass fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Foods, Inc. is recalling Emerald 100 Calorie Packs of Cashew Halves & Pieces, roasted and salted. The recall is being conducted because there is the potential for small glass fragments in the product.

The affected product is sold in 7-pack cartons containing 0.62 oz. (17.5 g) individual packs. The specific Best Before Dates and codes involved are 12 DEC 16 (15346D346S), 13 DEC 16 (15347D346S), 18 DEC 16 (15352D346S), and 21 DEC 16 (15355D346S). The product was distributed in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Best Before Dates and codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Emerald 100 Calorie Packs of Cashew Halves & Pieces, roasted and salted. 7 pack/ 0.62 oz. each (17.5 g). Ingredients: Cashews, Vegetable Oil/Safflower, Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Salt, Rosemary extract (to preserve freshness: Retail Carton UPC: 0 10300 33324 1; Inner…

Distribution

Same manufacturer · Diamond Foods, Inc.

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