Sherman Produce Recalls Walnuts for Listeria Contamination Risk
Sherman Produce Co is recalling bulk shelled walnuts potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were distributed in Missouri and Illinois.
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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.
Plain-English summary
Sherman Produce Co is recalling 2/25-lb boxes of bulk shelled walnuts. The products are packaged in cardboard boxes labeled with GSF LLC, Combo Halves and Pieces, Visalia, CA, 4024 CHP, and also labeled California Walnut Board 40242096. The specific lot number is 129498.
The recall is being issued because the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The affected products were distributed in Missouri and Illinois. Consumers who have purchased these walnuts should stop using them and check with their retailer for a refund or disposal instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bulk shelled walnuts packaged in 25 lb. cardboard boxes labeled with GSF LLC, Combo Halves and Pieces, Visalia, CA. 4024 CHP, also labeled California Walnut Board 40242096
- Manufacturer
- Sherman Produce Co
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
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 # 129498
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Sherman Produce Co under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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