Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, NET Weight 8.0 OZ
What you need to know
Class II
What happened
The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments…
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
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.
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Star Snacks Co., LLC.Jersey City, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41498 17936 6
Lot / date codes
UPC code 041498179366 Code: Best by date 11/27/18, 27B7 936 3
Distribution area
OHFLMDMONCILINPAGAMI
ALDI Distribution Centers. 3/6/2017 Hinckly OH 3/6/2017 Hanes City FL 3/8/2017 Frederick MD 3/8/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 Frederick MD 4/3/2017 Hinckly OH 4/3/2017 Salisbury NC 4/3/2017 Batavia IL 4/6/2017 Frederick MD 4/7/2017 Salisbury NC 4/7/2017 Valparaiso IN 4/7/2017 Royal Park FL 4/7/2017 Saxonsburg PA 4/7/2017 Frederick MD 4/20/2017 Batavia IL 4/21/2017 Hanes City FL 4/28/2017 Jefferson GA 4/28/2017 Webberville MI
United States
Quantity affected
5608 cases 67, 296 units
Recall initiation
FDA report date: June 28, 2017
FDA recall number
F-2390-2017
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Star Snacks Co., LLC. initiated this food recall on June 2, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments came in with the raw material. The FDA report lists distribution as: ALDI Distribution Centers. 3/6/2017 Hinckly OH 3/6/2017 Hanes City FL 3/8/2017 Frederick MD 3/8/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 OFallon MO 3/28/2017 Frederick MD 4/3/2017 Hinckly OH 4/3/2017 Salisbury NC 4/3/2017 Batavia IL 4/6/2017 Frederick MD 4/7/2017 Salisbury NC 4/7/2017 Valparaiso IN 4/7/2017 Royal Park FL 4/7/2017 Saxonsburg PA 4/7/2017 Frederick MD 4/20/2017 Batavia IL 4/21/2017 Hanes City FL 4/28/2017 Jefferson GA 4/28/2017 Webberville MI.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments came in with the raw material.
Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, NET Weight 8.0 OZ was made or distributed by Star Snacks Co., LLC. in Jersey City, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2390-2017, dated June 28, 2017.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, glass fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Glass contamination
Possible health effects
Glass fragments can cause cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.
Higher-risk groups
Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk of injury.
What to do now
1Stop eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it.
2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood.
3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.
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
4 answers
What is the Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, NET Weight 8.0 OZ recall?
Star Snacks Co., LLC. recalled Southern Grove Cashew Halves & Pieces with Sea Salt, NET Weight 8.0 OZ in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-2390-2017. The firm received notification from a consumer finding a glass fragment in Southern Grove Cashew Halves, 8.oz. Source of glass is unknown. It is suspected the glass fragments…
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 eating or using the product and do not attempt to remove fragments by tasting it. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed glass, has throat or abdominal pain, or is vomiting blood. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund; follow the recall notice for disposal.
Is the Star Snacks Co., LLC. 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-2390-2017. 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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