CLASS I Food recall · Reported 20 Mar 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

The Hines package is a cello/, predominately blue recalled by Hines Nut

Hines Nut is recalling The Hines package is a cello/, predominately blue, with a yellow label stating "Salted, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesThe product will have best by/expiration dates on the packaging from October 12, 2012 through August 27, 2013. The lot number information can be located on the fourth line of the Packing Information: printed in black on the package. The packing information begins with the words "BEST BUY". The recall lot numbers are as follows, located on the fourth line of the "BEST BUY" statement: S03718, S03699, S03724, S03753, S03765, S03784, S03798, S03806, S03810, S03824, S03826, S03840, S03863, S03886, S03907, S03928, S03933, S03938, S03950, S03958, S03967, S03972, S03978, S03989, S03991, S04012, S04025, S04042, S04054, S04066, S04097, S04109, S04123, S04134, S04141, S04141, S04165, S04200, S04201, S04211, S04229, S04236, and S04247.

Quantity recalledApproximately 57,000 lbs

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-1194-2013
FDA event ID: 63456
Recalling firm: Hines Nut, Dallas, TX
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Oct 2012
FDA classified: 14 Mar 2013
Reported: 20 Mar 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Peanuts

Timeline

15 Oct 2012	Recall initiated by company
14 Mar 2013	Classified by FDA	+150 days
20 Mar 2013	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella o

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

The HINES package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately blue, with a yellow label stating "SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA PEANUTS" packed as 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz and 24 oz; Hines also packages three "theme" cello/poly laminated bags that are 5.5oz each. The themes for these bags are: 1) Independence Day - red, white and blue in color with a stylized flag on the front; 2) Football Season - with a football on the front; and Hunting Season - with a camouflage motif on the front of the bag. The Dollar General Clover Valley package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately white with red trim and red lettering. These bags are packaged as 8 oz bags.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Nationwide Puerto Rico

Stores named: Dollar General

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

The product will have best by/expiration dates on the packaging from October 12, 2012 through August 27, 2013. The lot number information can be located on the fourth line of the Packing Information: printed in black on the package. The packing information begins with the words "BEST BUY". The recall lot numbers are as follows, located on the fourth line of the "BEST BUY" statement: S03718, S03699, S03724, S03753, S03765, S03784, S03798, S03806, S03810, S03824, S03826, S03840, S03863, S03886, S03907, S03928, S03933, S03938, S03950, S03958, S03967, S03972, S03978, S03989, S03991, S04012, S04025, S04042, S04054, S04066, S04097, S04109, S04123, S04134, S04141, S04141, S04165, S04200, S04201, S04211, S04229, S04236, and S04247.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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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