Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839…

JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS INC has recalled Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on May 27, 2026 and was initiated on May 5, 2026. It is classified as a Class I recall, which means there is a reasonable chance that using this product could cause serious health problems or death.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839…, with approximately 33,176 cases and 22 displays affected. The company behind the recall is JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS INC, based in Elgin, IL. The FDA describes the product as: “Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839073319 and 36 oz plastic jar UPC 085839071483. 23 oz 6 jars per case case and 96 jars per display. 36 oz 6 jars per case”

Why was Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839… recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “potential presence of Salmonella.” In plain terms, this recall relates to Salmonella.

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Public health authorities note that infections can lead to symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, and that young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness. Because it can spread through contaminated food, regulators treat Salmonella findings seriously.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Southern Style Nuts Gourmet Hunter Mix 23 oz plastic jar UPC 085839…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (BEST BY 01/28/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 02/12/27 BEST BY 02/17/27 BEST BY 03/03/27 BEST BY 03/14/27 BEST BY 02/05/27 BEST BY 26/FEB/2027 BEST BY 13/MAR/2027…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SONS INC or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in IL. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.