The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1532-2013·Announced 2013-06-19

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Recalls In-Shell Hazelnuts for Salmonella Risk

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is recalling bulk in-shell hazelnuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Canada.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are scored as 4 (Severe) or higher.

Plain-English summary

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is recalling Jumbo Barcelona and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, packaged in 50-pound bulk bags. The recall is issued due to a potential contamination with Salmonella.

The affected product is labeled "IN SHELL HAZELNUTS" and "HAZELNUT GROWERS OF OREGON". The specific lot number is A102112, which indicates a production date of October 21, 2012. The product does not have an expiration date. A total of 5,000 pounds of Jumbo Barcelona and 5,000 pounds of Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts are involved in this recall.

The product was distributed in Canada only. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Jumbo Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts and Large Barcelona in-shell hazelnuts, raw, Hazelnut Growers of Oregon Brand, package in bulk 50 pound screen-printed fabric sack. The product is labeled in parts: "***IN SHELL HAZELNUTS***HAZELNUT GROWERS OF OREGON***OREGON U.S. NO. 1***

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 (3)

  • Lot A102112. This code represents day shift
  • date of production is October 21
  • 2012. There is no expiration date on the product.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.