The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1324-2023·Announced 2023-08-09

Pine Nuts in 5-Pound Bags Recalled for Undeclared Allergen Contamination

Houston Pecan Company is recalling 5-pound bags of pine nuts because they may contain undeclared tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat due to allergen cross-contamination.

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: Per the FDA severity rubric, this recall involves allergen mislabeling on common allergens (tree nuts, peanuts, wheat), which warrants a High score. The hazard is potential rather than confirmed, and no illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Houston Pecan Company, Inc. is recalling all 5-pound bags of pine nuts purchased before May 25, 2023. The recalled product may contain undeclared allergens—tree nuts, peanuts, and wheat—due to cross-contamination.

The affected pine nuts were distributed in Texas and sold online. Consumers with allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts, peanuts, or wheat could face a health risk if they consume the product unaware of the allergen presence.

Those who purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to where it was purchased. Consumers are encouraged to check their purchase history to determine if they obtained any of the affected bags.

The recalled product

Product
Pine Nuts packaged in 5 pound bags
Manufacturer
Houston Pecan Company, Inc
Category
Food — Tree Nuts
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.

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