Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The HINES package is a cello/poly laminated bag Recalled by Hines Nut Co Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Date: October 15, 2012
Company: Hines Nut Co
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hines Nut Co directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

The HINES package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately blue, with a yellow label stating "SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA PEANUTS" packed as 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz and 24 oz; Hines also packages three "theme" cello/poly laminated bags that are 5.5oz each. The themes for these bags are: 1) Independence Day - red, white and blue in color with a stylized flag on the front; 2) Football Season - with a football on the front; and Hunting Season - with a camouflage motif on the front of the bag. The Dollar General Clover Valley package is a cello/poly laminated bag, predominately white with red trim and red lettering. These bags are packaged as 8 oz bags.

Quantity: Approximately 57,000 lbs

Why Was This Recalled?

Hines Nut Company Inc. recalled its SALTED JUMBO VIRGINIA IN-SHELL PEANUTS. These peanuts were processed in the Sunland, Inc. Peanut Processing Plant and may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella o

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hines Nut Co

Hines Nut Co has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report