Cashews sold in Walmart stores in 30 US states are being recalled due to an undeclared ‘fatal’ allergen after incorrect labels were placed on cans… this is where the contaminated nuts were sold

A store brand of Walmart’s ‘honey roasted’ cashews has been recalled in 30 US states and from their online shopping site due to the risk of potentially fatal allergies.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice Wednesday warning consumers that “a limited quantity” of 8.25 oz of Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews “may contain undeclared coconut and milk.”

Although rare, medical researchers have documented potentially fatal cases of coconut exposure leading to moderate “anaphylaxis,” an allergic reaction that can include swelling and closing of the throat, difficulty breathing, nausea and shock.

The FDA discovered that the contaminated nuts were found in Walmart stores across the country – from California to Kansans and Vermont – and is urging customers to throw away the recalled cans.

The FDA’s recall for ‘Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews’ (above) warned that the product may contain coconut and milk. Although rare, medical researchers have documented fatal cases of coconut exposure. Children are most at risk for both milk and coconut allergies

The FDA noted that the recall of Walmart cashews was a “voluntary” effort by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS), which markets itself as a “global leader in quality-driven and innovative nut solutions.”

In addition to their partnership with Walmart, nut supplier JBSS also sells nuts under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels.

In addition to their partnership with Walmart, the company also supplies nuts under the Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels.

None of these other JBSS brands appear to have been contaminated by the coconut and milk cross-contamination that affected their Walmart brand Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews.

The far-reaching factory defect was first brought to the company’s attention through a customer complaint.

An investigation by the JBSS later found that “a limited number” of the nut company’s coconut cashew products had been incorrectly labeled as honey-roasted cashews during the packaging process.

Plastic containers of the cashews with an expiration date of July 8, 2025, which can be seen on the bottom of the can, were the products potentially affected, the FDA said.

The contaminated cashews can be further identified by their bright, wraparound Walmart blue label and a UPC code of 078742133348.

The far-reaching factory defect was first brought to the company’s attention through a customer complaint. An investigation later found that “a limited number” of coconut cashew products had been incorrectly labeled as honey-roasted cashews during the nut packaging process.

“No side effects have been reported to date,” the JBSS said FDA Recall Warning.

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Researchers from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine examined the prevalence of dangerous and mild coconut allergies last November, for a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Annals of allergy, asthma and immunology.

Reviewing the largest study to date, which examined 257 U.S. patients with a documented coconut allergy, they found that “about half” of the 57 allergy patients who took coconut products “met the criteria for mild or moderate anaphylaxis,” which can be fatal.

The average or average age at which the condition was first discovered, via a first allergic reaction, was 5 years.

Coconut-containing hygiene products such as soaps and lotions appeared to have played a role: more than two-thirds of patients for whom data was available and who showed allergic symptoms had reported a history of rashes or other skin problems due to topical coconut products such as lotions or soaps.

The Mayo Clinic advises that parents who suspect their child is allergic to dairy milk should take their child to the doctor as soon as possible after symptoms appear.

“If possible,” they said, “during the allergic reaction, consult your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.”

The FDA told Walmart consumers concerned about milk or coconut allergies that they could return the contaminated cashews to their local store for a full refund.

Consumers with further questions were encouraged to contact the responsible global nut supplier, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., at 1-800-874-8734 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central).

The company can also be reached via email at info@jbssinc.com.