The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2389-2017·Announced 2017-06-28

Blue Diamond Blanched Diced Almonds Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Blue Diamond Growers is recalling blanched diced almonds after a customer reported a positive Salmonella test result upon receipt.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, despite the lack of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Blue Diamond Growers is voluntarily recalling 859 cartons of Blue Diamond Almonds Blanc DCD FN C (blanched diced fine). The product is packaged in 25-pound corrugated cartons with poly liners and is identified by Lot 116177160 and Batch 1000124301. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by a customer of a positive Salmonella result obtained during testing of the product upon receipt.

The affected product was distributed in California, Illinois, Texas, New York, and Washington. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot and batch numbers listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Blue Diamond Almonds Blanc DCD FN C (blanched diced fine); NET WT 11.34 Kg, 25 lbs. corrugated carton with poly liner; Product of the USA. Blue Diamond Almonds, Sacramento, CA

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 (2)

  • Lot 116177160
  • Batch 1000124301. Item 10522 BLAN DCD FN C

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Same manufacturer · Blue Diamond Growers

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