OLAM Edible Nuts-Blakely,GA: Raw Shelled Peanuts Recalled Due to Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: September 2, 2021

Summary

Olam Edible Nuts is recalling approximately 87,000 pounds of Raw Shelled Peanuts (Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts) because they may contain metal objects. The affected product was distributed in large 2,000-pound bags to facilities in Georgia and Illinois. Consumers and businesses should not use or process these peanuts as they pose a significant physical hazard.

Risk

The product may contain metal fragments that can cause serious injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract if ingested.

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for 2,000-pound bags of Raw Shelled Peanuts, Skins Removed, Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts from Olam Edible Nuts - Blakely, GA.
Verify the lot numbers and manufacturing dates on the packaging: look for Lot # 15718-20 (MFG 5-11-2021) or Lot # 15808-20 (MFG 5-26-2021).
Immediately stop using and quarantine any affected product to ensure it is not processed or consumed.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Olam Edible Nuts directly for disposal or return instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for affected product

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Raw Shelled Peanuts, Skins Removed, Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts (2000 lbs.)

Lot Numbers:

15718-20

15808-20

31-17145

54-18930/18931-20

31-17145/17146-20

Date Ranges: MFG 5-11-2021, MFG 5-26-2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88221

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: OLAM Edible Nuts-Blakely,GA

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: Lot # 15718-20 44,000 lbs. & Lot # 15808-20 43,000 lbs.

Distributed To: Georgia, Illinois

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your inventory for 2,000-pound bags of Raw Shelled Peanuts, Skins Removed, Split Nut Blanched Runner Peanuts from Olam Edible Nuts - Blakely, GA.

Verify the lot numbers and manufacturing dates on the packaging: look for Lot # 15718-20 (MFG 5-11-2021) or Lot # 15808-20 (MFG 5-26-2021).

Immediately stop using and quarantine any affected product to ensure it is not processed or consumed.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Olam Edible Nuts directly for disposal or return instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.