The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given glazed walnuts the second-highest risk classification after packages were found to contain undeclared peanuts, almonds and pecans.
Flagstone Foods LLC announced a recall of Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts on August 16 after consumers in Florida found the peanuts, almonds and pecans in packages labelled as walnuts.
On Tuesday September 10, the FDA labeled the recall a Class II severity, which is described as "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote." There are three levels of classification.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled walnuts, but the FDA has warned that people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts, almonds and pecans were at risk of "serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume or are exposed to the product."
Newsweek has contacted Flagstone Foods outside of regular office hours.
The recall only affects 6.5oz packages of Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts with the "Best by" date of June 28, 2025, and the lot number "2EE06284"—information that can be found on the bottom right of the panel of the package, near the barcode.
The packs are green resealable pouches with red and pink sections, white text, and an image of walnuts.
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These products were sold at Publix stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina.
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Consumers who purchased these walnuts are being advised not to open the product, and to discard or return them to a Publix store for a full refund.
People who are allergic to peanuts, almonds or pecans could suffer from an allergic reaction if they were to eat these mislabeled products.
Within an hour of eating nuts, people with a mild nut allergy may experience tingling of the mouth and lips, face swelling, nausea, a rash, tummy pains, a tightening of the throat.
Those with a severe nut allergy could experience wheezing or difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, tightness in the throat, swelling of the tongue or faintness. These are some of the symptoms of anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening. Quick treatment is important when symptoms appear.
Newsweek has contacted Flagstone Foods for comment.
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