CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Granulated Peanuts recalled by Tropical Nut & Fruit
Tropical Nut & Fruit is recalling Granulated Peanuts, distributed in Ohio. The recall was initiated on 30 Jan 2009 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-1037-2013
- FDA event ID
- 50900
- Recalling firm
- Tropical Nut & Fruit, Columbus, OH
- Brand
- Granulated Peanuts
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 30 Jan 2009
- FDA classified
- 1 Mar 2013
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2013
- 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
- Peanuts
Timeline
| 30 Jan 2009 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Mar 2013 | Classified by FDA | +1491 days |
| 13 Mar 2013 | 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
The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because it has the potential to be contaminated 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
Granulated Peanuts in 1 lb plastic bags.
Where it was distributed
The recalled product was sold in Tropical's Outlet Store in Columbus, OH.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product is being recalled because it was manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #'s 8148B, 8168B, 8288B & 8289B
Where was it sold?
The recalled product was sold in Tropical's Outlet Store in Columbus, OH.
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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