Recall Radar

El Presidente Foods recalls Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts: foreign object

July 7, 2021 · El Presidente Foods Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallFDA inspection at foreign manufacturer found that peanuts exported to US in November 2020 contained non-approved Red #6

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
El Presidente Foods
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
Reported by FDA
July 7, 2021
Recall started
June 16, 2021
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Nuts, seeds and dried fruit
Reason type
Foreign material

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts. 6.17 oz. polyethene bags. UPC : 1 90236 0000 1 Distributed by El Presidente, Foods Co., Yorba Linda, CA Made in Mexico.
    Quantity: 43,200 individual bags.
    Codes: Lot 317-20, Expiration JUL-19-21

Where it was distributed

CA only

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

El Presidente Foods recalled 1 product, including Just Nuts Japanese Style Peanuts, Crunchy coated peanuts. 6.17 oz. polyethene bags. UPC : 1 90236 0000 1 Distributed by El Presidente….

Why was it recalled?

FDA inspection at foreign manufacturer found that peanuts exported to US in November 2020 contained non-approved Red #6

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

CA only

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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