The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1582-2015·Announced 2015-04-01

Fairway Market Recalls Hazelnuts Due to Salmonella Contamination

Fairway Operating Corp. is recalling hazelnuts packaged by Fairway Market in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to Salmonella contamination.

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 assigned a score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Fairway Operating Corp. is recalling hazelnuts (filberts) packaged by Fairway Market located at 2284 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10027. The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. The affected items carry Item Code 228119, with the last six digits varying based on weight and price.

The recall was initiated because the product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on sampling and analysis. The affected units are identified by "SELL BY" date codes of May 15, 2015, and earlier. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Consumers who have purchased these hazelnuts should check their "SELL BY" dates and item codes. If the product matches the description and date code, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), varying weights up to 16 oz., Item Code 228119 XXXXXX --- PACKAGED BY FAIRWAY MARKET, 2284 12TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10027 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. Item Code 228119 XXXXX

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)

  • All "SELL BY" Date codes of May 15
  • 2015 and earlier

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: