The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2193-2016·Announced 2016-10-05

GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts

Krispak Inc. is recalling GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts because they may contain undeclared tree nuts (pecans).

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Krispak, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, is recalling a small quantity of Honey Roasted Peanuts packed under the GFS label because they may contain undeclared allergen tree nuts, pecans following a supplier's recall."

Plain-English summary

Krispak, Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI, is recalling a small quantity of Honey Roasted Peanuts packed under the GFS label. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain undeclared allergen tree nuts, specifically pecans, following a supplier's recall.

The affected product is GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts in 38 oz PET plastic jars. These jars are marked with lot number 176-16 stamped above the UPC code 093901252562 and the GFS reorder number. The recall involves 756 sellable units.

The product was distributed domestically in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida. There is no foreign or VA/DOD distribution. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot number and UPC code. If found, they should not consume the product and should contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts, 38 oz PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) plastic jar marked with lot number 176-16 stamped above the UPC code 093901252562 and GFS reorder number
Manufacturer
Krispak Inc
Affected units
756

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)

  • GFS Honey Roasted Peanuts

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Krispak Inc

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