CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Almonds, dry roasted, not salted recalled by Specialty Commodities
Specialty Commodities is recalling Almonds, dry roasted, not salted, distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado. The recall was initiated on 1 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1084-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73467
- Recalling firm
- Specialty Commodities, Fargo, ND
- Brand
- Almonds
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 27 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 1 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +50 days |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Cashews were mixed with almonds but allergen was not declared on outside packaging.
Product as listed by the FDA
Almonds, dry roasted, not salted, packaged in 25 lb. cardboard cartons
Where it was distributed
CO, AZ, and CA. See distribution spreadsheet in the attached email.
Questions about this recall
Is Almonds, dry roasted, not salted recalled?
Yes. Specialty Commodities recalled Almonds, dry roasted, not salted on 1 Mar 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1084-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Cashews were mixed with almonds but allergen was not declared on outside packaging.
Which lots are affected?
Item number ALMO-033; Manufacturer lot number 1050188-1-16007 (on container label); Warehouse lot number LV0206674
Where was it sold?
CO, AZ, and CA. See distribution spreadsheet in the attached email.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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