Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts recall: Undeclared cashew allergen

Recall published 1+ years ago

Undeclared cashew allergen

Heinen’s Nuts & seeds — recalled nuts & seeds
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared peanuts or tree nuts

An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Why it matters: The label does not declare peanuts or tree nuts, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
April 8, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Heinen’s
Product type
Nuts & seeds
Distribution
Illinois, Ohio

Products covered by this recall

Honey Roasted Peanuts

What the company announced

Trophy Nut Company of Tipp City, Ohio is recalling 143 cases of its Heinen’s 8.25 oz cans of Honey Roasted Peanuts due to possible presence of cashews. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The recalled Honey Roasted Peanuts were distributed in Ohio and Illinois in Heinen’s Grocery stores between October 24, 2024 to April 4, 2025.

The product comes in an 8.25 oz composite can with lid and is marked with a “best if used by” date of 10-01-2025 and “best by” date of 10-03-2025 stamped on the bottom of the can. The product’s UPC is 20601401877 which can be found on the label.

One consumer complaint of an allergic reaction has been reported to date for this problem.

The recall was initiated after receiving a consumer complaint that product labeled as Honey Roasted Peanuts contained cashews. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased Heinen’s brand 8.25 oz. Honey Roasted Peanuts can return them to a local Heinen’s Grocery store for a full refund. Consumers who have any questions may contact Trophy Nut’s Customer Service at 1-800-729-6887 Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm EST or email at [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8.25 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Nuts

Heinen’s — An undeclared allergen — peanuts or tree nuts — is the whole reason for this notice. The food itself is not spoiled or contaminated.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids peanuts or tree nuts, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  3. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  4. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: Honey Roasted Peanuts can return them to a local Heinen’s Grocery store for a full refund.

Company contact: Trophy Nut Company — Consumers: Trophy Nut’s Customer Service, 1-800-729-6887, [email protected] — Media: Chrissy Spatola, Trophy Nut Co, 937-667-8478

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Heinen’s nuts & seeds recalled?

Undeclared cashew allergen People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids peanuts or tree nuts, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Honey Roasted Peanuts can return them to a local Heinen’s Grocery store for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Ohio.

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