The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1618-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Organic walnut product recalled for undeclared cashew allergen

IO Inspired Organics Organic Raw Walnuts recalled due to undeclared cashews. The product was distributed in six U.S. states; consumers with tree nut allergies should not consume.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling recall for undeclared cashews in walnut products. Cashews are a common tree nut allergen; no illnesses or deaths reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

IO Inspired Organics Organic Raw Walnuts in 5-ounce bags (UPC 8 63669 74200 7) are being recalled. The affected product is lot number 12202307A, with approximately 17 cases distributed.

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared cashews. Cashews are a tree nut allergen that is not disclosed on the product label, posing a risk to consumers with tree nut allergies.

The recalled product was distributed to customers in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Lipari Foods Operating Company, LLC., the product manufacturer, initiated this recall on a voluntary basis. Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it and should return it to their place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
IO Inspired Organics Organic Raw Walnuts, 5oz bag, UPC 8 63669 74200 7, 9 bags per wholesale case
Affected units
17

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot number 12202307A

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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