CLASS I ONGOING Food recall · Reported 27 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix recalled

John B Sanfilippo & Sons is recalling Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesBEST BY 01/28/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 02/12/27 BEST BY 02/17/27 BEST BY 03/03/27 BEST BY 03/14/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 26/FEB/2027 BEST BY 13/MAR/2027 BEST BY 02/APR/2027
Quantity recalled33,176 cases and 22 displays

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
H-0831-2026
FDA event ID
98919
Recalling firm
John B Sanfilippo & Sons, Elgin, IL
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
5 May 2026
FDA classified
21 May 2026
Reported
27 May 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Other

Timeline

5 May 2026Recall initiated by company
21 May 2026Classified by FDA+16 days
27 May 2026Published 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

potential presence of 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

Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839073319 and 36 oz plastic jar UPC 085839071483. 23 oz 6 jars per case case and 96 jars per display. 36 oz 6 jars per case

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix recalled?

Yes. John B Sanfilippo & Sons recalled Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix on 5 May 2026. The recall is Class I and its status is Ongoing. Recall number H-0831-2026.

Why was it recalled?

potential presence of Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

BEST BY 01/28/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 02/12/27 BEST BY 02/17/27 BEST BY 03/03/27 BEST BY 03/14/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 26/FEB/2027 BEST BY 13/MAR/2027 BEST BY 02/APR/2027

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

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 21 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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