CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Feb 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Walnut Pieces recalled by Eillien's Candies
Eillien's Candies is recalling Walnut Pieces, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Jan 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-0933-2015
- FDA event ID
- 70176
- Recalling firm
- Eillien's Candies, Green Bay, WI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Jan 2015
- FDA classified
- 28 Jan 2015
- Reported
- 4 Feb 2015
- 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
- Nuts
Timeline
| 5 Jan 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 4 Feb 2015 | Published 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
Product may 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
Walnut Pieces packaged in the following sizes and brand names: 1. EILLIEN'S 2OZ, UPC 034952-007022, BEST BY 7/31/15; 2. EILLIEN'S 4OZ, UPC 034952-129991, BEST BY 9/10/15; 3. EILLIEN'S 11OZ TRAY, UPC 034952-572759, BEST BY 6/9/15; 4. EILLIEN'S 14OZ, UPC 034952-129977, with the following Best By dates: 7/30/15, 7/31/15, 9/10/15; 5. EILLIEN'S 16OZ, UPC 034952-573282, BEST BY 7/30/15; 6. EILLIEN'S 24OZ, UPC 034952-561968, BEST BY 8/13/15, 9/9/15; 7. BLAIN'S FARM AND FLEET 16OZ, UPC 034952-812770, BEST BY 7/31/15; 8. MILL'S FLEET FARM 16OZ, UPC 034952-360479, BEST BY 9/9/15; 9. MILL'S FLEET FARM 24OZ, UPC 034952-360011, BEST BY 9/9/15; 10. PIGGLY WIGGLY 2OZ, UPC 034952-579789, BEST BY 7/31/15; 11. PIGGLY WIGGLY 11OZ TRAY, UPC 034952-574463, BEST BY 6/9/15; 12. RURAL KING 16OZ, UPC 034952-584875, BEST BY 7/30/15; 13. TRIG'S 14OZ, UPC 034952-564679, BEST BY 9/9/15
Where it was distributed
nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product may be contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Best By dates 6/9/15, 7/30/15, 7/31/15, 8/13/15, 9/9/15, and 9/10/15.
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 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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