CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hazelnuts (Filberts), varying weights up recalled by Fairway Operating
Fairway Operating is recalling Hazelnuts (Filberts), varying weights up to, distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 20 Feb 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-1582-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70567
- Recalling firm
- Fairway Operating, New York, NY
- Brand
- Hazelnuts
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 20 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 20 Mar 2015
- Reported
- 1 Apr 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 20 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Mar 2015 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 1 Apr 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
The product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on sampling and analysis.
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
HAZELNUTS (FILBERTS), varying weights up to 16 oz., Item Code 228119 XXXXXX --- PACKAGED BY FAIRWAY MARKET, 2284 12TH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10027 --- The product is packaged in clear, plastic cello bags of varying weights, each weighing less than one pound. Item Code 228119 XXXXXX (last six digits vary due to weight and price).
Where it was distributed
NY, NJ, CT
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on sampling and analysis.
Which lots are affected?
All "SELL BY" Date codes of May 15, 2015 and earlier
Where was it sold?
NY, NJ, CT
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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