MI Firm Recalls Sesame Sticks Mix and Roasted and Salted Sunflower Meat Tub Products Due to Supplier-related Undeclared Cashews

 Lipari Foods of Warren, MI  has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tub products packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared cashew (tree nut) allergen.  This was brought to our attention by our sister company, JLM after they discovered cashews (tree nuts) in the bulk Oil Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds product from their bulk supplier, Shah Trading Co. The bulk product was used to package the Sesame Sticks Mix and Roasted/Salted Sunflower Meat Tub products. Lipari Foods non-branded products are being recalled as they may contain an undeclared allergen. 

So basically, this company is repacking bulk nut mixes and the supplier of those mixed nuts did not have good controls to prevent incorrect mixing and/or poor line cleanout.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/lipari-foods-issues-voluntary-product-recall-specific-sesame-sticks-mix-and-roastedsalted-sunflower
Lipari Foods Issues Voluntary Product Recall of Specific Sesame Sticks Mix and Roasted/Salted Sunflower Meat Tubs Due to Undeclared Cashew Allergen
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 07, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  October 11, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared cashews
Company Name:  Lipari Foods
Brand Name:  JLM TUB
Product Description:  sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tub products

Company Announcement

WARREN, Mich. – Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of specific lots of sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tub products packaged by sister company JLM due to an undeclared cashew (tree nut) allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of a serious or life- threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The products were distributed to retail stores throughout Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

Products were distributed as generic product without branding.

The affected products can be identified by:

Brand Product Lipari Product # Size Lot Code Best By Date UPC
JLM TUB SESAME STICKS MIX 368268 11 oz. 08202209B
13202209B 03/07/23
03/12/23 094776081646
JLM TUB SUNFLOWER MEAT
ROASTED/SALTED 210903 10 oz. 09202209B
12202209B 03/08/23
03/11/23 760208118135

There are no reported illnesses in connection with these products to date.

This was brought to our attention by our sister company, JLM after they discovered cashews (tree nuts) in the bulk Oil Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds product from their bulk supplier, Shah Trading Co. The bulk product was used to package the Sesame Sticks Mix and Roasted/Salted Sunflower Meat Tub products. Lipari Foods non-branded products are being recalled as they may contain an undeclared allergen. We are working closely with the FDA to ensure that all potentially impacted product has been pulled from commerce.

Consumers who have purchased this recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.