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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0330-2016/FDA enforcement
World Variety Produce INC.·Food·Nov 4, 2015

Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 Cartons/case

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

  • 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 nameWorld Variety Produce INC.
Recalling firmWorld Variety Produce INC.Vernon, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 45255 14351 5
Lot / date codes
  • Melissa's Pine Nuts Italy, Case Lot No (Pkg. Batch No.) 96127304 W0 (15CNP10). Melissa's Profit Strip Pine Nuts Italy, Case Lot Number (Pkg. Batch No.) 96127304 (15CNP10), 96127304 W0 (15CNP10), 96127304 W1 (15CNP10), 96127304 W2 (15CNP10), 96127304 W3 (15CNP10), 96127304 W4 (15CNP10), 96127304 W5 (15CNP10), 96127304 W6 (15CNP10).
Distribution area

Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

United States

Quantity affected458 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 9, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0330-2016

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

World Variety Produce INC. initiated this food recall on November 4, 2015. The FDA enforcement report states: World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 Cartons/case was made or distributed by World Variety Produce INC. in Vernon, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0330-2016, dated December 9, 2015.

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 UPC and lot code 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 Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 Cartons/case recall?

World Variety Produce INC. recalled Melissa's Italian Pine Nuts, 2oz (57g), 12 Cartons/case in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0330-2016. World Variety is recalling Italian Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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 World Variety Produce 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-0330-2016. 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.