CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Fisher chopped walnuts recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son
John B. Sanfilippo & Son is recalling Fisher chopped walnuts. The recall was initiated on 1 May 2015 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-3047-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71847
- Recalling firm
- John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Elgin, IL
- Brand
- Fisher
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 1 May 2015
- FDA classified
- 21 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 2 Sep 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 1 May 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +112 days |
| 2 Sep 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
A bag of Fisher Walnuts sampled by the FDA, tested positive for 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
Fisher Brand chopped walnuts, packaged in 10 ounce, polyethylene stand-up bag with zipper. The bag is blue with white lettering.
Where it was distributed
The distribution spread sheet is attached via email. The firm shipped to 8 distributors and 11 retailers.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A bag of Fisher Walnuts sampled by the FDA, tested positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Best By 3/23/16 HC1 and 3/23/16 HC2
Where was it sold?
The distribution spread sheet is attached via email. The firm shipped to 8 distributors and 11 retailers.
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.
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