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Monday, March 18, 2024

Trader Joe's Recalls Imported Cashews After FDA Testing Finds Salmonella

Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews – (SKU Number – 37884) Lot# T12139, T12140, T12141, and T12142 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.  The issue was identified through routine testing by FDA during import, which indicated that at least one of the recalled lots tested positive for the presence of Salmonella.

As part of the importers FSVP, the hazard analysis would identify pathogens as a significant hazard.   The company would need verification activities that would include a facility audit.  Along with that, product testing and records verification should be considered.  From the label, it looks as though the importer is buying from a few different countries, thus a few different suppliers.  

In these situations, it may be better to import the raw nut and have them roasted by a domestic processor where you have better control of the roasting process.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wenders-llc-recalls-trader-joes-nuts-50-less-sodium-roasted-salted-whole-cashews-because-possible
Wenders LLC Recalls Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Because of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date:   March 17, 2024
FDA Publish Date:  March 18, 2024
Product Type:  Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Company Name:  Wenders LLC
Brand Name:  Trader Joe’s
Product Description:  50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews

Company Announcement

Wenders LLC of Dublin, CA is recalling specific production lots of Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews – (SKU Number – 37884) Lot# T12139, T12140, T12141, and T12142 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Product was sold in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, LA, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA at Trader Joe’s locations.

The product can be identified by the country of origin, India or Vietnam and the “Lot No:” printed on the back panel of the plastic pouches Trader Joes Nuts – 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews (SKU Number – 37884) No other Lot No:s or products are affected by this recall.

Lot No# Best Before Date
T12139 Feb 21, 2025
T12140 Mar 01, 2025
T12141 Mar 08, 2025
T12142 Mar 10, 2025
No illnesses have been reported to date.

The issue was identified through routine testing by FDA during import, which indicated that at least one of the recalled lots tested positive for the presence of Salmonella.

Consumers should not eat any products covered by this recall. Consumers who have purchased a recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at foodsafety@wendersllc.com

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