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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews Recalled After Consumer Finds Coconut Cashews

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (JBSS), Elgin, IL, announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk.   The recall was initiated after a consumer report of finding coconut cashews within a container labeled as honey roasted cashews. An investigation identified that a limited number of incorrect honey roasted cashew labels were applied to the plastic cans of coconut cashews during the manufacturing process.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/john-b-sanfilippo-son-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-and-milk-great-value-honey-roasted
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Coconut and Milk in Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews 8.25 Oz
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  March 12, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 13, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Undeclared milk and coconut allergens
Company Name:  John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
Brand Name:  Great Value
Product Description:  Honey Roasted Cashews

Company Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – ELGIN, IL - MARCH 12, 2024 - John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc (JBSS) announced today it is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to coconut or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product from the impacted best if used by date listed below.

Potential affected products include the following details:
Description: Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews
Best if used by Jul 08 2025 GH2 (located on the bottom of the plastic can)
8.25 oz plastic can with a blue wrap around label
UPC: 078742133348
No adverse reactions have been reported to date.

Product was distributed in select Walmart stores within the following states:
(AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WV) and via Walmart.com.

The recall was initiated after a consumer report of finding coconut cashews within a container labeled as honey roasted cashews. An investigation identified that a limited number of incorrect honey roasted cashew labels were applied to the plastic cans of coconut cashews during the manufacturing process.

If this product is still in your possession, do not consume it. Please discard the product or return the product to a Walmart store for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. at 1-800-874-8734 Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm CDT, or via email at info@jbssinc.com.

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