CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
California Grown Shelled Walnuts recalled by Suntree
Suntree is recalling California Grown Shelled Walnuts, distributed in Kansas. The recall was initiated on 23 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-2048-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68385
- Recalling firm
- Suntree, Phoenix, AZ
- Brand
- California Grown
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 May 2014
- FDA classified
- 25 Jun 2014
- Reported
- 2 Jul 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 23 May 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Jun 2014 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 2 Jul 2014 | 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
Sun Tree is recalling California Grown Shelled Walnuts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
California Grown Shelled Walnuts, Net Weight 12 oz (340g), UPC 69887507806 46 cases, 24 count, 12 oz packages.
Where it was distributed
KS
Questions about this recall
Is California Grown Shelled Walnuts recalled?
Yes. Suntree recalled California Grown Shelled Walnuts on 23 May 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2048-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Sun Tree is recalling California Grown Shelled Walnuts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 42720 Best By 12/11/14
Where was it sold?
KS
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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