Trader Joe’s is recalling Raw Walnuts because these products are potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The products are packaged in clear plastic bags with the UPC codes printed on the back. For the Raw California Walnuts the “BEST BY” dates and Lot Numbers can be found printed on the back of the package, while the “Best BY” date for the Organic Raw Walnuts is found on the front of the package. All potentially affected products are as follows:
Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces (16 oz), this product has the UPC 00373685, the “BEST BY” date 12/2015, and the Lot Number GU4345.
Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces (16 oz0, this product has the UPC 00943338, the “BEST BY” date 12/2015, and the Lot Numbers GU4346, GU4349, GU4356.
Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces (16 oz), this product has the UPC 00519342, the “BEST BY” date 12/2015, and the Lot Number GU4350.
Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves (16 oz), this product has the UPC 00519328, the “BEST BY” date 12/2015, and the Lot Numbers: GU4343, GU4344, GU4351, AND GU4352.
Trader Joe’s Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces (12 oz), this product has the UPC 00586627, the “BEST BY” dates OCT 15 2015, OCT 16 2015, OCT 17 2015, OCT 20 2015, OCT 21 2015, NOV 17 2015, NOV 18 2015, NOV 19 2015, NOV 20 2015, NOV 28 2015, and DEC 01 2015.
Trader Joe’s has not received any complaints of illness related to these products, however, out of an abundance of caution they’re removing these nuts from stores and will suspend all sales of Raw Walnuts until the FDA has completed their investigation.
Customers who’ve purchased these products are urged to not eat it. They should dispose of the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions should contact the company at (626) 599-3817. Customer service is open Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.