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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-1990-2012/FDA enforcement
Specialty Commodities, INC.·Food·Aug 3, 2012

Organic Pinenut, 25 kg, Product of China

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    A customer of Specialty Commodities reported that they found peanuts in a container of pine nuts.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, MN, NJ, NY +3 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSpecialty Commodities, INC.
Recalling firmSpecialty Commodities, INC.Fargo, ND, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Mfg Lot No: 97638
Distribution area
CAMNNJNYORPASC

CA, MN NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, and Canada

United States, Canada

Quantity affected541 - 25kg containers
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 29, 2012
FDA recall numberF-1990-2012

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Specialty Commodities, INC. initiated this food recall on August 3, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: A customer of Specialty Commodities reported that they found peanuts in a container of pine nuts. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, MN NJ, NY, OR, PA, SC, and Canada.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: A customer of Specialty Commodities reported that they found peanuts in a container of pine nuts.

Organic Pinenut, 25 kg, Product of China was made or distributed by Specialty Commodities, INC. in Fargo, ND, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1990-2012, dated August 29, 2012.

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 safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Organic Pinenut, 25 kg, Product of China recall?

Specialty Commodities, INC. recalled Organic Pinenut, 25 kg, Product of China in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-1990-2012. A customer of Specialty Commodities reported that they found peanuts in a container of pine nuts.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Specialty Commodities, INC. 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-1990-2012. 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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Official source

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