The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2372-2012·Announced 2012-10-03

Meijer Walnuts Recalled Due to Unlabeled Pecans

Meijer Distribution is recalling 16-ounce bags of walnuts because some contain unlabeled pecans, a potential allergen.

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 (pecans) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 1,440 units of Markets of Meijer brand 16-ounce bags of walnuts. The recall was initiated after a produce manager at a store location reported that some bags from this specific lot contained pecans in addition to walnuts. Pecans are not listed in the ingredient statement and are not identified as an allergen on the packaging.

The affected product has the lot number 08 2150 and UPC 8-8692619782-2. Up to 199 Meijer stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may have received the product from Meijer distribution centers.

Consumers with this product should check the lot number and UPC on the packaging. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the store of purchase for a refund or contact Meijer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI49544 UPC 8-8692619782-2

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: 08 2150

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Meijer Distribution, Inc

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