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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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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