Use caution Food recall · FDA · Published May 6, 2021

South Georgia Pecan Co. recalls pecan halves due to peanut contamination

South Georgia Pecan Company recalls FANCY SEED PECAN HALVES 750 STERILIZED NET WT 30.00 with peanuts found in cases. Consumers should check lot numbers 2737 and 2680.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0546-2021Food South Georgia Pecan Co. ›

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The firm received complaints of peanuts in their cases of pecans.

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Recalling firmSouth Georgia Pecan Company2220 E Hill Ave · Valdosta, GA 31601

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

South Georgia Pecan Company is recalling pecan halves that contain peanuts. This poses a risk for people with peanut allergies, as the peanuts were found in the product cases. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14549-south-georgia-pecan-co-recalls-pecan-halves-due-to-peanut.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14549-south-georgia-pecan-co-recalls-pecan-halves-due-to-peanut · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0546-2021

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“South Georgia Pecan Co. recalls pecan halves due to peanut contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14549-south-georgia-pecan-co-recalls-pecan-halves-due-to-peanut. Based on FDA recall #F-0546-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0546-2021%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 6, 2021, that South Georgia Pecan Company is recalling FANCY SEED PECAN HALVES due to undeclared peanuts. The firm initiated this voluntary Class II recall after receiving complaints of peanuts in cases of pecans.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: South Georgia Pecan Co.
Product: FANCY SEED PECAN HALVES 750 STERILIZED NET WT 30.00
SGP ITEM NO 02562
Lot #2737 (2/15/2021)
Lot #2680 (4/12/2021)
Quantity: 2,464/30lb cases

The hazard

The recall addresses the risk of undeclared peanuts in products labeled as containing only pecans. The firm received complaints indicating that peanuts were present in their cases of pecans.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show South Georgia Pecan Company has 1 other recall on record since 2022-08-17, specifically the 2022-08-17 Great Value Chopped Walnuts Recall involving pecan pieces mistaken for walnuts. Other recent recalls of similar products include Wilco Peanut Co Raw Shelled Peanuts Recall (2026-05-18), Fayus OLA-OLA Pounded Groundnuts Recall (2026-06-19), and Carousel Candies Choceur Cookie Butter Holiday Bark Recall (2025-11-21).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'FANCY SEED PECAN HALVES 750 STERILIZED NET WT 30.00'. Look for lot numbers 2737 (sold 2/15/2021) and 2680 (sold 4/12/2021).

Brand
South Georgia Pecan Co.
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check for Peanuts
Inspect the product for peanuts, as the recall is due to peanuts being found in the cases.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Michigan.

FDA distribution: “All product was shipped to Michigan.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Michigan.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

May 6, 2021Firm started the recall
May 20, 2021FDA classified it Class II
May 26, 2021Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Jul 23, 2021FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/14549-south-georgia-pecan-co-recalls-pecan-halves-due-to-peanut">South Georgia Pecan Co. recalls pecan halves due to peanut contamination (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-0546-2021 (May 6, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0546-2021 to see it in context.
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