The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1378-2014·Announced 2014-01-15

Baugher Ranch Organic Almonds Recalled for Potential Metal Fragments

Baugher Ranch Organics is recalling 80 cases of organic almonds due to a broken metal detector wire that may have introduced metal fragments into 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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for potential physical hazards without confirmed illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Baugher Ranch Organics, Inc. is recalling 80 cases of 25-pound bags of Organic Almonds. The recall was initiated after a single wire from a metal detector was confirmed to be cut into fragments, and not all pieces of the wire are accounted for. This creates a potential for metal fragments to be present in the product.

The affected product is identified by Lot number BR08-13A23-1333803 and has an expiration date of June 2015. The product was certified organic by California Organic Farmers and is labeled to keep refrigerated. The recall quantity is 80 cases, with 25 pounds per case.

The product was en route to one location in Sarasota, Florida. Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of almonds should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Almonds: Baugher Ranch Organics; Certified Organic by California Organic Farmers May Contain occasional Shell fragments. Keep Refrigerated; 25 lbs. Baugher Farms, Orland, CA
Manufacturer
Baugher Ranch Organics, Inc
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard

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 (2)

  • Lot number BR08-13A23-1333803
  • Expiration date June 2015

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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