CLASS I Food recall · Reported 9 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 12 cartons/case recalled
World Variety Produce is recalling Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 12 cartons/case, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 4 Nov 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-0330-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72577
- Recalling firm
- World Variety Produce, Vernon, CA
- Brand
- Melissa's
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Nov 2015
- FDA classified
- 1 Dec 2015
- Reported
- 9 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 4 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 9 Dec 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts 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
Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 cartons/case, UPC 0 45255 14351 5 Melissa's Profit Strip Pine Nuts Italy, 2oz (57g), 12 cartons/case, UPC 0 45255 14351 5.
Where it was distributed
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Melissa's Pine Nuts Italy, Case Lot No (Pkg. Batch No.) 96127304 W0 (15CNP10). Melissa's Profit Strip Pine Nuts Italy, Case Lot Number (Pkg. Batch No.) 96127304 (15CNP10), 96127304 W0 (15CNP10), 96127304 W1 (15CNP10), 96127304 W2 (15CNP10), 96127304 W3 (15CNP10), 96127304 W4 (15CNP10), 96127304 W5 (15CNP10), 96127304 W6 (15CNP10).
Where was it sold?
Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 72577This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Wegman's Italian Classics Pine Nuts, 6 cartons/case recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Wegman's Italian Classics Pine Nuts, 6 cartons/case recalledWegman's | World Variety Produce | Salmonella | 23 states |
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