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A POPULAR nut product is being recalled after the Food and Drug Administration classified it as the most severe risk recall category.
The FDA has issued a recall for more than 30,000 pounds of pecan products due to concerns about possible Salmonella contamination.
Navarro Pecan Holdins, LLC, voluntarily recalled exactly 32,670 pounds of the pecan nuts on July 10.
The recalled pecan products were sold in commercial and retail locations across Texas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Jersey, according to the recall notice.
Internationally, the recalled products were sold in Italy, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates.
The recall risk was labeled as a Class 1 risk by the FDA on August 1.
A Class 1 risk means that there is a “reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Those who have consumed the contaminated product may run the risk of contracting Salmonella, which affects particularly vulnerable demographic groups, such as children and the elderly.
The Centers for Disease Control reported that Salmonella may cause some people to be hospitalized as the infection can spread from the intestines to other parts of the body.
Those who bought the pecans between May 15 and June 13, 2025, should refrain from consuming them.
Customers and distributors of Navarro Pecan Holdings were notified about the recall via email, fax, letter, press release, phone call, or direct visit.
Since Salmonella bacteria can survive for extended periods, they can cause outbreaks through bulk distribution, which is especially concerning in dry goods like nuts.
As of August 6, no illnesses have been reported due to the bacteria.
Experts encourage anyone who bought a contaminated product to wash down any area where the product may have touched.
That includes washing refrigerators, cutting boards, countertops, and utensils.
The FDA even recommends being cautious when preparing food for your animals.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
“People with pets should take special care to avoid cross-contamination when preparing their pet’s food,” the FDA writes.
“Be sure to pick up and thoroughly wash food dishes as soon as pets are done eating.”
Children and elderly individuals should avoid exposure to any pet food that may have been contaminated.
Any customers in possession of the products should discard them and request a full refund from the company.
To prevent cross-contamination, surfaces that the pecans were on should be thoroughly cleaned.
Check the FDA’s website for any change in status.
