Meijer Distribution, Inc

Recall #F-2372-2012 · Initiated 2012-08-28

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What happened

Some bags of Meijer brand walnuts (16oz) may contain pecans that weren't listed on the label. This happened in one production lot distributed to Meijer stores across five states.

Who is at risk

People with pecan allergies are at risk since pecans weren't declared as an ingredient or allergen on the package.

What to do

If you bought this product and have a pecan allergy, do not eat it. Check your walnut bags for the UPC 8-8692619782-2 and return it to your local Meijer store for a refund.

Product

Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI49544 UPC 8-8692619782-2

Reason for recall

The firm was notified by a produce manager at one of the store locations that some of the bags from this lot of product contain pecans in addition to walnuts. Pecans are not listed in the ingredient statement and are not called out as an allergen.

Quantity affected

1,440 units (60 cases, 24 units/case).

Distribution

Up to 199 Meijer stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may have received product from Meijer distribution centers.

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 08 2150

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2013-08-27