CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chopped walnuts recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son
John B. Sanfilippo & Son is recalling Chopped walnuts, distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas. The recall was initiated on 30 Dec 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-0935-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70159
- Recalling firm
- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Elgin, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Dec 2014
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2015
- Reported
- 4 Feb 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 30 Dec 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 4 Feb 2015 | 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
Possible contamination with Salmonella
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chopped walnuts packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.
Where it was distributed
*** US: AR, AZ, NM, OK, TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Possible contamination with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 070690 02360 3. Best By Dates: 10/31/15 TQ2, 11/01/15 TQ1, 11/01/15 TQ2, 11/03/15 TQ1, 11/03/15 TQ2.
Where was it sold?
*** US: AR, AZ, NM, OK, TX
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 70159| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Pecan cookie pieces recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son | John B. Sanfilippo & Son | Salmonella | 5 states |
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