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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

Trader Joe's Whole Cashews Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 27, 2024
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Summary

Wenders LLC is recalling approximately 6,001 cases of Trader Joe's 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The cashews are sold in 16 oz (1 LB) bags and were distributed at Trader Joe's stores in California, Washington, and Texas. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date regarding this product.

Risk

The product may contain Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, or those with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals often experience symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 16 oz (1 LB) bags of Trader Joe's 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews identified by specific lot numbers and best-before dates.
  2. Identify the affected product by checking the back of the plastic bag for lot numbers T12139 (Best Before Feb 21, 2025), T12140 (Best Before Mar 01, 2025), T12141 (Best Before Mar 08, 2025), or T12142 (Best Before Mar 10, 2025).
  3. Return the product to any Trader Joe's location for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Wenders LLC for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding food safety and this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Trader Joe's 50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews (16 oz / 1 LB)by Trader Joe's
Variants: Roasted & Salted, 50% Less Sodium
Lot Numbers:
T12139 (Best Before Feb 21, 2025)
T12140 (Best Before Mar 01, 2025)
T12141 (Best Before Mar 08, 2025)
T12142 (Best Before Mar 10, 2025)

Recall #: F-1107-2024

Product Images

Image of front label, Trader Joe’s Nuts 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Net Wt 16 oz. (1 LB)

Image of front label, Trader Joe’s Nuts 50% Less Salt Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews Net Wt 16 oz. (1 LB)

Image of lot code

Image of lot code

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94249
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Wenders LLC
Sold By: Trader Joe's
Manufactured In: India, Vietnam, United States
Units Affected: 6001 cases
Distributed To: California, Washington, Texas
Agency Last Updated: July 22, 2025

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