HAZELNUTS recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

February 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Fairway Operating Corp. recalls HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), varying weights up to 16 oz., Item Code 228119 XXXXXX --- PACKAGED BY FAIRWAY MARKET, 2284 12TH A…

Recall number

F-1582-2015

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Fairway Operating Corp.

Sold / distributed

NY, NJ, CT

Why it was recalled

The product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on sampling and analysis.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), varying weights up to 16 oz., Item Code 228119 XXXXXX --- PACKAGED BY FAIRWAY MARKET, 2284 12TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10027 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. Item Code 228119 XXXXXX (last six digits vary due to weight and price).