While the safety of America’s food supply is crucial, another oversight has surfaced as a popular nuts company issued a recall because its products could cause life-threatening allergic reactions to consumers.
The FDA issued a Class I recall—the most severe warning—for Trophy Nut Company’s honey-roasted peanuts after the Ohio manufacturer’s “temporary breakdown” in production led to undeclared cashews in its products.
This government intervention comes after a consumer suffered an allergic reaction from the mislabeled product, marking yet another instance of regulatory agencies requiring costly recalls from American businesses.
The Ohio company has initiated a recall of 143 cases of Heinen’s Honey Roasted Peanuts due to the presence of cashews not declared on the label that “could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with cashew allergies.”
The pull impacts 8.25 oz composite cans distributed to Heinen’s Grocery stores in Ohio and Illinois between October 24, 2024, and April 4, 2025.
The affected products can be identified by the “best if used by” dates of 10-01-2025 or 10-03-2025, with UPC 20601401877.
The recall was triggered after a consumer reported experiencing an allergic reaction after consuming the product, prompting immediate action by both the company and federal regulators.
The FDA has designated this a Class I recall, their most serious classification.
According to the agency, this represents “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”
Trophy Nut Company has also acknowledged that the problem resulted from “a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging processes.”
The company distributes the honey-roasted peanuts under the Heinen brand name. Each recalled case contains 12 individual cans of product.
Mislabeling of allergens continues to be a leading cause of food recalls in the United States, creating both health risks for consumers and financial burdens for businesses.
Meanwhile, the FDA maintains strict requirements for allergen labeling, with the “Big 9” allergens—milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame—all requiring clear disclosure on packaging.
Consumers who purchased the affected honey-roasted peanuts are advised not to consume them if they have cashew allergies.
The product can be returned to any Heinen’s Grocery store for a full refund. Customers can contact Trophy Nut Company’s customer service line for additional information about the recall.
This recall follows similar allergen-related issues with other nut products in recent months, including recalls of Great Value cashews and Trader Joe’s cashews due to various contamination concerns.
Ultimately, the ongoing recall is a reminder of the importance of accurate labeling for food products, especially those containing common allergens that can trigger severe reactions in sensitive individuals.
