The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2125-2012·Announced 2012-09-12

Jaffe Bros. Pine Nuts Recalled for Undeclared Peanut Allergen

Jaffe Bros. is recalling raw, shelled pine nuts because they were packaged on equipment that also processes peanuts, posing a risk to individuals with peanut allergies.

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 (undeclared peanuts) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, as no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Jaffe Bros. is voluntarily recalling Jaffe Bros. brand raw and shelled pine nuts. The product is packaged in plastic bags and distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific lot number for this recall is 97638.

The recall was initiated after the firm was informed by its supplier, Specialty Commodities, that peanuts were found in the pine nuts. The product labeling indicates that it was packaged on shared equipment that also processes peanuts. This creates a risk of undeclared peanut allergen exposure for consumers.

Consumers with a peanut allergy should not consume this product. Individuals who purchased the affected lot should check their inventory and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Jaffe Bros. brand, Pine nuts, raw and shelled. Packaged in plastic bag. Labeling reads in part:"Jaffe Bros.***Organically Grown Raw, Shelled Pine Nuts This product was packaged on shared equipment that also processes Peanuts***Distributed by Jaffe Bros., Inc. P.O.Box 636 Valley C
Manufacturer
Jaffe Brothers

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 number 97638

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.