PlainRecalls
ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Food recall · Reported November 6, 2013

Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in OPP (oriented polypropylene) bags. Receive bulk roasted/salted inshell peanuts from US Foods in 25 lb lined cases. Manufactured by Hampton Farms, Portales, NM for Western Nut.

Western Nut is recalling certain lots of Roasted/Salted Inshell Peanuts due to unacceptable levels of Aflatoxin.

Recall #
F-0099-2014
Affected scope
1,908 lbs
Initiated
October 1, 2013
Verify with FDA Food →
View my saved recalls

Western Nut Company, Inc. recalled Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in … - a moderate-severity action.

Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in … was recalled by Western Nut Company, Inc. in November 6, 2013. Reason: Western Nut is recalling certain lots of Roasted/Salted Inshell Peanuts due to unacceptable levels of Aflatox…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0099-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Western Nut Company, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Western Nut is recalling certain lots of Roasted/Salted Inshell Peanuts due to unacceptable levels of Aflatox….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
November 6, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0099-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

01,0002,0003,000 20052008201120142017202020232026 813
Severity1906864652High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in OPP (oriented polypropylene) bags. Receive bulk roasted/salted inshell peanuts from US Foods in 25 lb lined cases. Manufactured by Hampton Farms, Portales, NM for Western Nut.

Reason for recall

Western Nut is recalling certain lots of Roasted/Salted Inshell Peanuts due to unacceptable levels of Aflatoxin.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0099-2014
Date reported November 6, 2013
Date initiated October 1, 2013
Recalling firm Western Nut Company, Inc.
Firm location Salt Lake City, UT
Affected scope 1,908 lbs
Distribution Products distributed to Utah and California. No foreign, military/govt/VA consignees.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-0099-2014) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Western Nut Salt Lake City Roasted and Salted Inshell Peanuts, 6 oz (170g). Packaged in OPP (oriented polypropylene) bags. Receive bulk roasted/salted inshell peanuts from US Foods in 25 lb lined cases. Manufactured by Hampton Farms, Portales, NM for Western Nut.. Recalled by Western Nut Company, Inc.. Units affected: 1,908 lbs.
Why was this product recalled?
Western Nut is recalling certain lots of Roasted/Salted Inshell Peanuts due to unacceptable levels of Aflatoxin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on November 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0099-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Products distributed to Utah and California. No foreign, military/govt/VA consignees..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Food and dietary-supplement notices outside this firm and state, matched by severity timing and product category.

Compare this recall with Grade A White In-shell Chicken eggs packaged in the followi… → · All Food recalls

This recall: FDA Food, reported November 6, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026