An in-store brand of Walmart‘s ‘honey roasted’ cashews have been recalled in 30 US states and from their online retail site due to the risk of potentially fatal allergies.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the notice Wednesday, warning consumers that ‘a limited amount’ of 8.25 oz Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews ‘may contain undeclared coconut and milk.’
Although rare, medical researchers have documented potentially fatal cases of coconut exposure leading to moderate ‘anaphylaxis,’ an allergic reaction that can include swelling and closing of the throat, difficulty breathing, nausea and shock.
The FDA found the tainted nuts were found in Walmart stores located in across the country – from California to Kansans and Vermont – and are urging customers to throw out the recalled cans.
Tainted 8.25 oz containers of ‘Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews’ were distributed to some Walmart stores in the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WV, as well as via Walmart.com
The FDA’s recall for ‘Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews’ (above) warned that the product may contain coconut and milk. Although rare, medical researchers have documented fatal cases of coconut exposure. Children are the most at risk for both milk and coconut allergies
The FDA noted that the Walmart cashew recall was a ‘voluntarily’ effort by John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS), which markets itself as a ‘global leader of quality-driven and innovative nut solutions.’
In addition to their partnership with Walmart, nut supplier JBSS also sells nuts under its Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels
In addition to their partnership with Walmart, the firm supplies nuts under its Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts labels as well.
None of these other JBSS brands appear to have to the been tainted by the coconut and milk cross-contamination that hit their Walmart-brand Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews.
The far-reaching factory error was first brought to the company’s attention by a customer complaint.
An investigation by the JBSS later found that ‘a limited number’ of the nut firm’s coconut cashew products had become incorrectly labeled as honey roasted cashews during the packaging process.
Plastic containers of the cashews with a July 8, 2025 ‘use by’ date, which can be seen at the bottom of the can, were the products potentially affected, the FDA said.
The tainted cashews can be further identified by their bright, wrap-around Walmart-blue label and a UPC code of 078742133348.
The far-reaching factory error was first brought to the company’s attention by a customer complaint. An investigation later found that ‘a limited number’ of coconut cashew products had become incorrectly labeled as honey roasted cashews during the nuts packaging process
‘No adverse reactions have been reported to date,’ according to the JBSS and FDA recall warning.
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Researchers with Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine investigated the prevalence of dangerous and mild coconut allergies last November, for a peer-reviewed study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Reviewing the largest study, to date, examining 257 US patients with a documented coconut allergy, they found that ‘approximately half’ of the 57 allergy patients who ingested coconut products ‘met the criteria for mild or moderate anaphylaxis,’ which can be fatal.
The mean or average age for the first discovery of the condition, via an initial allergic reaction, was 5 years old.
Coconut-containing hygiene products like soap and lotions appeared to have played a factor: more than two-thirds of the patients for whom data were available and who exhibited allergic symptoms had reported a history of rashes or other skin issues due to topical coconut product like lotions or soap.
The Mayo Clinic advises that parents who suspect their child might be allergic to dairy milk should take their child to the doctor as soon as possible after the symptoms develop.
‘If possible,’ they said, ‘see your [healthcare] provider during the allergic reaction to help make a diagnosis.’
The FDA told Walmart consumers concerned about milk or coconut allergies that they can return the tainted cashews back to their local store for a full refund.
Consumers with further questions were encouraged to contact the responsible global nut supplier, John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., at 1-800-874-8734 (Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Central).
The company can also be reached via email at [email protected].
