COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
South Georgia Pecan Co. Recalls Great Value 4oz. Walnut Chopped Pouches Due to Pouch Containing Pecan Pieces
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Summary
Company Announcement Date:
August 23, 2022
FDA Publish Date:
August 23, 2022
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:
Mislabeling
Company Name:
South Georgia Pecan Co.
Brand Name:
Great Value
Product Description:
Walnut Chopped Pouches
Company Announcement
Valdosta, Ga. – 8/23/2022 – South Georgia Pecan Co. is recalling Great Value Walnut Chopped 4oz. Pouches Lot #29329 Best If Used By April 29, 2023 due to pouches containing pecan pieces instead of walnuts. This recall has been initiated due to mislabeling issue where a packaging run of pecans was labeled as Chopped Walnuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. See enclosed product label to help in identifying the product at retail/user level.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Products affected are:
Product Size Lot # UPC Use By Dates
Great Value Walnut Chopped Pieces 4oz. Resealable Pouch 29329 78742201344 April 29, 2023
On 8/16/2022 the firm was notified by retailer that Great Value 4oz. Walnut Chopped Pouches contained pecan pieces. The product was distributed between August 8, 2022 – August 16, 2022. This product was packaged in resealable pouches and shipped to select Walmart retail stores located in the States of: Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Customer Service at 1-800-627-6630; Monday – Friday 08:00am – 5:00pm ET.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Customer Service
1-800-627-6630
Media:
Clint Wills
1-800-627-6630
Topic: South Georgia Pecan Company Walnut Chopped Pouches (Read 456 times)
