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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1194-2013/FDA enforcement
Hines Nut Co·Food·Oct 15, 2012

The Hines Package Is a Cello/poly Laminated Bag, Predominately Blue, with a Yellow Label…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameHines Nut Co
Recalling firmHines Nut CoDallas, TX, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • The product will have best by/expiration dates on the packaging from October 12, 2012 through August 27, 2013. The lot number information can be located on the fourth line of the Packing Information: printed in black on the package. The packing information begins with the words "BEST BUY". The recall lot numbers are as follows, located on the fourth line of the "BEST BUY" statement: S03718, S03699, S03724, S03753, S03765, S03784, S03798, S03806, S03810, S03824, S03826, S03840, S03863, S03886, S03907, S03928, S03933, S03938, S03950, S03958, S03967, S03972, S03978, S03989, S03991, S04012, S04025, S04042, S04054, S04066, S04097, S04109, S04123, S04134, S04141, S04141, S04165, S04200, S04201, S04211, S04229, S04236, and S04247.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

United States, Puerto Rico

Quantity affectedApproximately 57, 000 lbs
Recall initiationFDA report date: March 20, 2013
FDA recall numberF-1194-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Hines Nut Co initiated this food recall on October 15, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella o. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella o

The Hines Package Is a Cello/poly Laminated Bag, Predominately Blue, with a Yellow Label… was made or distributed by Hines Nut Co in Dallas, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1194-2013, dated March 20, 2013.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the The Hines Package Is a Cello/poly Laminated Bag, Predominately Blue, with a Yellow Label… recall?

Hines Nut Co recalled The Hines Package Is a Cello/poly Laminated Bag, Predominately Blue, with a Yellow Label… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1194-2013. Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated…

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Hines Nut Co recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1194-2013. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.