CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt recalled

Star Snacks is recalling Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 2 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesUPC code 041498179366 Code: Best by date 11/27/18, 27B7 936 3
Quantity recalled5608 cases  67,296 units

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-2390-2017
FDA event ID
77429
Recalling firm
Star Snacks, Jersey City, NJ
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
2 Jun 2017
FDA classified
22 Jun 2017
Reported
28 Jun 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Nuts

Timeline

2 Jun 2017Recall initiated by company
22 Jun 2017Classified by FDA+20 days
28 Jun 2017Published 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

The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments came in with the raw material.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, Net Weight 8.0 oz. (227 grams)

Where it was distributed

ALDI Distribution Centers. 3/6/2017 Hinckly OH 3/6/2017 Hanes City FL 3/8/2017 Frederick MD 3/8/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 Frederick MD 4/3/2017 Hinckly OH 4/3/2017 Salisbury NC 4/3/2017 Batavia IL 4/6/2017 Frederick MD 4/7/2017 Salisbury NC 4/7/2017 Valparaiso IN 4/7/2017 Royal Park FL 4/7/2017 Saxonsburg PA 4/7/2017 Frederick MD 4/20/2017 Batavia IL 4/21/2017 Hanes City FL 4/28/2017 Jefferson GA 4/28/2017 Webberville MI

FloridaGeorgiaIllinoisMarylandMichiganMissouriNorth CarolinaPennsylvania

Stores named: Aldi

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments came in with the raw material.

Which lots are affected?

UPC code 041498179366 Code: Best by date 11/27/18, 27B7 936 3

Where was it sold?

ALDI Distribution Centers. 3/6/2017 Hinckly OH 3/6/2017 Hanes City FL 3/8/2017 Frederick MD 3/8/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 Frederick MD 4/3/2017 Hinckly OH 4/3/2017 Salisbury NC 4/3/2017 Batavia IL 4/6/2017 Frederick MD 4/7/2017 Salisbury NC 4/7/2017 Valparaiso IN 4/7/2017 Royal Park FL 4/7/2017 Saxonsburg PA 4/7/2017 Frederick MD 4/20/2017 Batavia IL 4/21/2017 Hanes City FL 4/28/2017 Jefferson GA 4/28/2017 Webberville MI

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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