WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of approximately 2,130 boxes of Harry & David Co. giant cashews due to a labeling error.
The FDA said the Medford, Ore., company is voluntarily recalling the product because it might contain mixed nuts, including peanuts, almonds, pecans and Brazil nuts not declared on the ingredient statement, posing a health hazard to people allergic to them.
The recalled boxes of cashews, distributed nationwide beginning Nov. 16, have lot codes 2507 MSL 15:00 through 2507 MSL 18:00 and a "use by 6/28/08" date printed on the bottom of the box.
The recalled giant cashews are packaged in 4-ounce paperboard boxes with bags of metalized film containing nuts inside. The boxes are olive green with a pale green design in the background.
The FDA said the problem occurred during a product changeover, when packaging for cashews was comingled with packaging for the mixed nuts.
Consumers may return the recalled cashews for a full refund and can contact the company at 800-233-1101.
