The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1993-2012·Announced 2012-08-29

Essential Living Foods Recalls Pine Nuts Due to Undeclared Peanuts

Essential Living Foods is recalling 5-pound bags of Pine Nuts because they contain undeclared peanuts.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Essential Living Foods, Inc. is recalling 5-pound bags of Pine Nuts (Item 40476-214, UPC 8 12986 01288) because the product contains undeclared peanuts. The specific lot number is 21712. The recall is limited to the state of California.

The recall was initiated because the product contains an allergen (peanuts) that is not listed on the label. This poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Pine Nuts, 5lbs, Item 40476-214, UPC 8 12986 01288.
Affected units
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 (1)

  • Lot #21712

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: