The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3047-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Fisher Brand Chopped Walnuts Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. is recalling Fisher Brand chopped walnuts after FDA testing found Salmonella. Consumers should stop using the product.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the presence of a confirmed high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a food product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors.

Plain-English summary

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. is recalling Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10-ounce polyethylene stand-up bags with zippers. The bags are blue with white lettering. The recall involves 5,885 cases of 7/10 oz bags per case.

The recall was initiated because a bag of Fisher Walnuts sampled by the FDA tested positive for Salmonella. The firm shipped the product to 8 distributors and 11 retailers. The specific distribution details are available via email attachment.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product. The affected product has a Best By date of 3/23/16 with codes HC1 and HC2.

The recalled product

Product
Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The bag is blue with white lettering.

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)

  • Best By 3/23/16 HC1 and 3/23/16 HC2

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.