The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1372-2022·Announced 2022-07-06

Walnut Product Misidentified as Nutritional Yeast Due to Labeling Error

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc is recalling 48 bags of walnut product labeled as Nutritional Yeast due to mislabeling. The misidentification poses a potential allergen risk to consumers with tree nut allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling of a tree nut product (walnut). Walnuts are a common allergen, creating significant risk of allergic reaction for consumers with tree nut allergies who may unknowingly consume the product based on false labeling.

Plain-English summary

Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc is recalling 48 bags of walnut product under the brand name Hummingbird Organic Nutritional Yeast Large Flake. The product is packaged in 0.6 lb (272g) stand-up plastic pouches with UPC 616316762060 and Lot Code 22116.

The recalled product contains walnuts but is mislabeled as Nutritional Yeast. Walnuts are visible through the clear packaging, but the label indicates the product is Nutritional Yeast, creating a significant mislabeling hazard.

The recall affects product distributed in Oregon. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use, particularly those with tree nut allergies who may unknowingly consume the product based on the incorrect label. Affected consumers may contact Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc for further information.

The recalled product

Product
The content inside package is walnut but was mis-labeled as Nutritional Yeast and packaged in a stand up plastic pouch. Net Weight: 0.6lb (272g). UPC: 616316762060 The label is read in parts: "***Brand Name: Hummingbird ***Organic Nutritional Yeast Large Flake***".
Manufacturer
Honey Heaven Wholesale Inc
Hazard
  • allergen-tree-nut
  • mis-labeling

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.