CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Walnuts 160z recalled by Meijer Distribution
Meijer Distribution is recalling Walnuts 160z, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio. The recall was initiated on 28 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-2372-2012
- FDA event ID
- 63046
- Recalling firm
- Meijer Distribution, Grand Rapids, MI
- Brand
- Walnuts
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Aug 2012
- FDA classified
- 21 Sep 2012
- Reported
- 3 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Tree Nuts
- Product category
- Nuts
Timeline
| 28 Aug 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Sep 2012 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 3 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 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 was notified by a produce manager at one of the store locations that some of the bags from this lot of product contain pecans in addition to walnuts. Pecans are not listed in the ingredient statement and are not called out as an allergen.
Product as listed by the FDA
Product Name: Walnuts 160z. Brand Name: Markets of Meijer Meijer Distribution, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI49544 UPC 8-8692619782-2
Where it was distributed
Up to 199 Meijer stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may have received product from Meijer distribution centers.
IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhio
Stores named: Meijer
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm was notified by a produce manager at one of the store locations that some of the bags from this lot of product contain pecans in addition to walnuts. Pecans are not listed in the ingredient statement and are not called out as an allergen.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 08 2150
Where was it sold?
Up to 199 Meijer stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio may have received product from Meijer distribution centers.
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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