CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Jul 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts recalled
EL Presidente Foods is recalling Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 16 Jun 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0755-2021
- FDA event ID
- 88157
- Recalling firm
- EL Presidente Foods, Yorba Linda, CA
- Brand
- Just
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Jun 2021
- FDA classified
- 30 Jun 2021
- Reported
- 7 Jul 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Processing Deviation
- Product category
- Peanuts
Timeline
| 16 Jun 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Classified by FDA | +14 days |
| 7 Jul 2021 | 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
FDA inspection at foreign manufacturer found that peanuts exported to US in November 2020 contained non-approved Red #6
The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.
Product as listed by the FDA
Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts. 6.17 oz. polyethene bags. UPC : 1 90236 0000 1 Distributed by El Presidente, Foods Co., Yorba Linda, CA Made in Mexico.
Where it was distributed
CA only
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
FDA inspection at foreign manufacturer found that peanuts exported to US in November 2020 contained non-approved Red #6
Which lots are affected?
Lot 317-20, Expiration JUL-19-21
Where was it sold?
CA only
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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