Class IF-3047-2015

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

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

Type: Food
Affected lot / code info: Best By 3/23/16 HC1 and 3/23/16 HC2
Quantity: 5885 cases of 7/10 oz bags per case

Why it was recalled

A bag of Fisher Walnuts sampled by the FDA, tested positive for Salmonella.

Recalling firm

Firm: John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.
Notification channel: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address: 1703 N Randall Rd, N/A, Elgin, Illinois 60123-7820

Distribution

Distribution pattern: The distribution spread sheet is attached via email. The firm shipped to 8 distributors and 11 retailers.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-05-01
FDA classified: 2015-08-21
Posted by FDA: 2015-09-02
Terminated: 2017-08-15
Status: Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-3047-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.