The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1651-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Shelled walnuts recalled due to Listeria contamination

Stutz Packing Company is recalling 2,538 cases of shelled walnuts due to Listeria contamination. The affected product was distributed in Texas and Arizona.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates a hazard with reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Stutz Packing Company is recalling 2,538 cases of shelled walnuts in 1-pound packages due to positive testing for Listeria monocytogenes. The contaminated product was distributed to consumers in Texas and Arizona.

The recalled walnuts are packaged in flexible plastic packaging with 24 packages per case. The affected lot codes are 24171 1 and 24172 1 (UPC 7 15001 00908 1). Consumers who have purchased products with these lot codes should not consume them and should discard or return the product to the place of purchase.

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause serious illness or death, particularly in people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults. Consumers concerned about potential exposure should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Shelled Walnuts 1lb package in plastic flexible packaging. 24 packages per case
Manufacturer
Stutz Packing Company
Category
Food — Nuts / Tree Nuts
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Lot 24171 1 & Lot 24172 1 UPC 7 15001 00908 1

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • AZ
  • TX

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