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Class II
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Recall #F-1084-2016 · Initiated 2016-03-01
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling dry roasted almonds because some packages accidentally contained cashews without this being labeled on the outside of the box. This is a serious issue because cashews are a major allergen that must always be clearly declared.
Who is at risk
People with cashew allergies or sensitivities are at risk, as they could unknowingly consume cashews if they purchased this product.
What to do
If you purchased dry roasted, unsalted almonds in 25 lb. cartons from Specialty Commodities, Inc. in Colorado, Arizona, or California, stop using the product and contact the company or your retailer for a refund. Do not consume the almonds if you have a cashew allergy.
Product
Almonds, dry roasted, not salted, packaged in 25 lb. cardboard cartons
Reason for recall
Cashews were mixed with almonds but allergen was not declared on outside packaging.
Quantity affected
394 cases (9850 lbs.)
Distribution
CO, AZ, and CA. See distribution spreadsheet in the attached email.
Lot / code info
Item number ALMO-033; Manufacturer lot number 1050188-1-16007 (on container label); Warehouse lot number LV0206674
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Telephone
Terminated
2018-02-07
Recalling firm
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
1530 47th St NW
Fargo, ND 58102-2858
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.