The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1318-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Cashew products recalled for undeclared tree nut, peanut, and wheat allergens

Houston Pecan Company is recalling cashew products sold in Texas and online due to potential contamination with undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. Consumers with these allergies should not consume the affected products.

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: FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling on common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat). No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, placing this in the allergen mislabeling category without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company is recalling three cashew products sold in 5-pound bags: Cashews Whole Raw, Cashew Pieces, and Cashews Roasted NO SALT. The recall affects all bags purchased before May 25, 2023, distributed in Texas and through internet sales.

The recalled products may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination. These undeclared allergens pose a health risk to consumers with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products should not consume them if they have allergies to any of these allergens. Anyone with concerns should contact Houston Pecan Company for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Cashews Whole Raw packaged in 5 pound bags; Cashew Pieces packaged in 5 pound bags; Cashews Roasted NO SALT packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nut
  • allergen-peanut
  • 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.