The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1319-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Roasted Peanuts Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts, Peanuts, and Wheat

Houston Pecan Company is recalling roasted peanuts purchased before May 25, 2023, for undeclared allergen cross-contamination with tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. The products were sold in Texas and through internet sales.

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 allergen mislabeling with undeclared common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat) due to cross-contamination. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This matches the FDA Class II allergen contamination criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling all 5-pound bags of Granulated Peanuts Roasted, Virginia Peanuts Roasted NO SALT, and Spanish Peanuts Roasted & Salted purchased before May 25, 2023. These products were distributed in Texas and through internet sales.

The recall is due to potential cross-contamination with undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat. These are common allergens that can pose serious health risks to consumers with allergies or sensitivities.

Consumers who purchased these products and have allergies or sensitivities to peanuts, tree nuts, or wheat should not consume them. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Granulated Peanuts Roasted packaged in 5 pound bags; Virginia Peanuts Roasted NO SALT packaged in 5 pound bags; Spanish Peanuts Roasted & Salted packaged in 5 pound bags;
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-peanut
  • allergen-tree-nuts
  • 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.