The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2309-2015·Announced 2015-05-27

Hines Nut Company Recalls Walnuts Halves and Pieces for Salmonella

Hines Nut Company is recalling 16-ounce trays of walnuts halves and pieces because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall affects 128 cases distributed in Texas.

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 source text identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Hines Nut Company is recalling 16-ounce trays of walnuts halves and pieces. The product is packaged in black foam trays with a green and gold label and carries the UPC 0078264065165. The recall involves 128 cases, with 25 trays per case.

The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The affected lot number is 6989. The product was distributed in Texas.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Walnuts Halves & Pieces in black foam trays with a green and gold label. Net Weight 16-oz 454.0 grams UPC: 0078264065165 Hines Nut Company Dallas, Texas 75201
Manufacturer
Hines Nut Co

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: 6989

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: