CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Sep 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Thien Minh Cashew Kernels recalled by Specialty Commodities
Specialty Commodities is recalling Thien Minh Cashew Kernels, distributed in Colorado, New Jersey. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2014 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-2444-2014
- FDA event ID
- 69106
- Recalling firm
- Specialty Commodities, Fargo, ND
- Brand
- Thien Minh
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Aug 2014
- FDA classified
- 16 Sep 2014
- Reported
- 24 Sep 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Sep 2014 | Classified by FDA | +32 days |
| 24 Sep 2014 | 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
The Cashew Pieces have 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
Thien Minh Cashew Kernels, Net Wt. 50 lb. Product of Vietnam
Where it was distributed
CO & NJ No product was distributed OUS.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The Cashew Pieces have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 105327-1-01
Where was it sold?
CO & NJ No product was distributed OUS.
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.
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