Trader Joe's Raw Walnut Recall

Trader Joe's Company has issued a recall on its Raw Walnuts because the products may be contaminated with salmonella.

The products are packaged in clear plastic bags with the UPC Codes printed on the back.

For the Raw California Walnut products, the “BEST BY” dates and Lot Numbers can be found printed on the back of the packages.

For the Organic Raw Walnut products, the “BEST BY” dates can be found printed on the front of the packages.

All potentially affected Raw Walnut product are listed below:

Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces – 16oz
"Best BUY" Date: 12/2015
UPC: 00373685
Lot Number: GU4345

Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces – 16 oz
"Best BUY" Date: 12/2015
UPC: 00943338
Lot Numbers: GU4346, GU4349, GU4356

Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces – 16 oz
"Best BUY" Date: 12/2015
UPC: 00519342
Lot Number: GU4350

Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves – 16oz
"Best BUY" Date: 12/2015
Lot Numbers: GU4343, GU4344, GU4351, GU4352

Trader Joe’s Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces – 12oz
"Best BUY" 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, DEC 01 2015
UPC: 00586627
Lot Numbers: N/A

Trader Joe’s removed all lots of these products from store shelves and will suspend sale of these products while the FDA and the manufacturers continue their investigation into the source of the problem.

To date, Trader Joe’s Company has not received any illness complaints related to these recalled products.

Customers who have purchased any of the recalled Raw Walnut product are urged not to eat it, and to dispose of the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.

Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST.