The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1316-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Blanched Hazelnuts Recalled for Undeclared Allergens

Houston Pecan Company is recalling blanched hazelnuts in 5-pound bags due to potential undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat from allergen cross-contamination. Consumers with allergies to these ingredients should not consume 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: This FDA Class II recall involves allergen mislabeling of common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat) with no reported illnesses or injuries, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling blanched hazelnuts packaged in 5-pound bags due to potential undeclared allergens. The recalled product may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat as a result of allergen cross-contamination.

The affected hazelnuts were distributed in Texas and through internet sales. All 5-pound bags of the product purchased prior to May 25, 2023 are subject to this recall.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product and have allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat should not consume it. Consumers are advised to discard the product or contact the manufacturer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Blanched Hazelnuts packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • allergen-peanuts
  • allergen-wheat

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)

  • all 5 pound bags of product purchased prior to 5/25/23

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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