Hemisphere Group Recalls Vietnamese Cashew Kernels Due to Salmonella Contamination
The Hemisphere Group is recalling Vietnamese cashew kernels found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, and Canada.
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.
Plain-English summary
The Hemisphere Group is voluntarily recalling 400 cases of Vietnamese LP Cashew Kernels, 50 lbs. bulk cartons, manufactured by HONG DUC COMPANY LIMITED. The recall was initiated after FDA sampling and analysis confirmed that the imported cashews were contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product consists of shelled and raw cashews distributed in bulk cartons or cases weighing 50 lbs. The specific lot number is 04, and the Hemisphere Code No. is P95497. The shelf life for the product is 12 months from the pack date of November 3, 2014.
The product was distributed in Michigan, Massachusetts, New York, and Canada. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Vietnamese LP Cashew Kernels, 50 lbs. bulk cartons, HONG DUC COMPANY LIMITED, FDA No. 16153193186 --- The imported cashews are shelled and raw, and were distributed in bulk cartons/cases weighing 50 lbs. --- NOTE: The shelf life is 12 months from pack date which is November 3,
- Manufacturer
- The Hemisphere Group
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 400
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 No. 04
- Hemisphere Code No. P95497
Distribution
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