Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated May 1, 2015

Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The…

Recalling firm: John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc.

Why it was recalled

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

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Aug 15, 2017.

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ProductFisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The bag is blue with white lettering.
Package size10 ounce

FDA code information

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

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Original product description

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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
best by3/23/16Best By 3/23/16 HC1 and 3/23/16 HC2

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-3047-2015
Event ID
71847
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
May 1, 2015
Reported
Sep 2, 2015
Classified
Aug 21, 2015
Terminated
Aug 15, 2017
Quantity
5885 cases of 7/10 oz bags per case
Location
Elgin, IL, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

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

FDA source record · F-3047-2015

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