CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pecan cookie pieces recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son

John B. Sanfilippo & Son is recalling Pecan cookie pieces, distributed in Arkansas, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas. The recall was initiated on 30 Dec 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC: 070690 02351 1. Best By Dates: 11/03/15 TQ1, 11/03/15 TQ2.
Quantity recalled6,619 cases (52,952 bags)

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-0936-2015
FDA event ID
70159
Recalling firm
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Elgin, IL
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
30 Dec 2014
FDA classified
28 Jan 2015
Reported
4 Feb 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Cookies

Timeline

30 Dec 2014Recall initiated by company
28 Jan 2015Classified by FDA+29 days
4 Feb 2015Published 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

Possible contamination 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

Pecan cookie pieces packaged in 8 oz. (226 g) plastic bags under the Fisher brand.

Where it was distributed

*** US: AR, AZ, NM, OK, TX

ArkansasArizonaNew MexicoOklahomaTexas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible contamination with Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

UPC: 070690 02351 1. Best By Dates: 11/03/15 TQ1, 11/03/15 TQ2.

Where was it sold?

*** US: AR, AZ, NM, OK, TX

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 70159

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Chopped walnuts recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & Son.

ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
CLASS IChopped walnuts recalled by John B. Sanfilippo & SonJohn B. Sanfilippo & SonSalmonella5 states

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