The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1944-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

American Nut Company Recalls Mixed Nuts for Undeclared Wheat Allergen

American Nut Company is recalling specific 25-pound mixed nut products because they may contain undeclared wheat, a major food allergen.

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 allergen mislabeling on a common allergen (wheat), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

American Nut Company is voluntarily recalling specific 25-pound cases of Fancy Mixed Nuts, Mixed Nuts, and Super King Fancy Mixed Nuts. The recall is being issued because the products may contain undeclared wheat, which is a major food allergen.

The affected products were distributed in California, Arizona, and Washington. The specific lot numbers for the recalled items are LOT2013.09.09 for Fancy Mixed Nuts, LOT2013.09.12 for Mixed Nuts, and LOT2013.08.23 for Super King Fancy Mixed Nuts.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot numbers against the list above. Individuals with a wheat allergy or celiac disease should not consume the product. Those who have questions about the recall should contact American Nut Company.

The recalled product

Product
Fancy Mixed Nuts (25lbs), Mixed Nuts (25lbs), and Super King Fancy Mixed Nuts (25lbs)
Manufacturer
American Nut Company
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
Affected units
111

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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