The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2048-2014·Announced 2014-07-02

Suntree Recalls Shelled Walnuts Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Suntree LLC is recalling specific lots of California Grown Shelled Walnuts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Suntree LLC is recalling California Grown Shelled Walnuts, Net Weight 12 oz (340g), because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is identified by Lot 42720 and a Best By date of 12/11/14. The recall involves 1,104 units, packaged in 46 cases of 24 count, 12 oz packages.

The product was distributed in Kansas. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot and date. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
California Grown Shelled Walnuts, Net Weight 12 oz (340g), UPC 69887507806 46 cases, 24 count, 12 oz packages.
Manufacturer
Suntree LLC
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
Affected units
1,104

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 42720 Best By 12/11/14

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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