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The following health alert is from the FDA on March 17, 2015 and in Canada at CFIA on March 18, 2015.

Trader Joe’s Company is recalling Raw Walnuts because these products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recalled Trader Joe’s Raw Walnuts were distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide.
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 products are as follows:

UPC	Product Description	“BEST BY” Dates	Lot Numbers
00373685	Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces – 16oz	12/2015	GU4345
00943338	Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces – 16 oz	12/2015	GU4346 GU4349 GU4356
00519342	Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces – 16 oz	12/2015	GU4350
00519328	Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves – 16oz	12/2015	GU4343 GU4344 GU4351 GU4352
00586627	Trader Joe’s Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces – 12oz	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	N/A

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by an outside company contracted by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in certain packages of Trader Joe’s Raw Walnuts.

Out of an abundance of caution, 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 involved 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 this 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, 6:00AM to 6:00PM PST].