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Food recall · FDA · Published April 10, 2018

Ohio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc. recalls Liberty Snacks Honey Roasted CASHEWS Net Wt. 1.2 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540

Liberty Snacks Honey Roasted Cashews (1.2 oz) recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes detected in storage bin. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1499-2018FoodLiberty Snacks ›
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Recalling firmOhio Hickory Harvest Brand Products Inc.90 Logan Pkwy, N/A · Akron, OH 44319-1177
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What happened, in plain English

Liberty Snacks is recalling honey roasted cashews because Listeria monocytogenes was found in the same storage bin as the product. This poses a risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19228-liberty-snacks-honey-roasted-cashews-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19228-liberty-snacks-honey-roasted-cashews-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1499-2018

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“Liberty Snacks Honey Roasted Cashews Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19228-liberty-snacks-honey-roasted-cashews-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1499-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1499-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. The contamination occurred when the product was stored in the same bin as a product that tested positive for the bacteria.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased the honey roasted cashews from Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. between the specified dates. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Honey Roasted Cashews' (1.2 oz) with lot number 032119. The product was distributed by Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. and sold with UPC 8-04879-1.7154-4.

  • Brand
    Liberty Snacks
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 6 products

All 6 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Product was only distributed in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, ND, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WY.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-1496-2018Heinens Organic Nut Mix Net Wt. 9 oz (255g) Distributed By Heinens, Warrensville Hts., OH 44128 UPC 0-36232-01871-1; Lot # 03191940 Cases with 6 tubs per case
F-1497-2018Hickory Harvest Island Fruit Mix NET WT 9 oz (255g) Distributed by: Hickory Harvest Foods, Akron, OH 44319 UPC 0-36232-06052-9; Lot # 032019200 Cases with 9 bags per case
F-1498-2018Liberty Snacks Natural PISTACHIOS Net Wt. 1 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17158-4; Lot # 032019208 Cases with 72 packages per case
F-1499-2018Liberty Snacks Honey Roasted CASHEWS Net Wt. 1.2 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17154-4; Lot # 032119156 Cases with 72 packages per case
F-1500-2018Liberty Snacks Raw ALMONDS Net Wt. 1.3 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17157-7; Lot # 031919208 Cases with 72 packages per case
F-1501-2018Liberty Snacks NUTS ALMOND RAISIN Mix Net Wt. 1.6 oz (#g) DISTRIBUTED BY Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. 347.945.0540 libertysnacks@gmail.com UPC 8-04879-17158-7; Lot # 03201952 Cases with 72 packages per case
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 032119 on the packaging to confirm if the product is recalled.

  2. Contact Company

    Reach out to Liberty Snacks at libertysnacks@gmail.com for further instructions or to return the product.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product is not safe to consume as it has been recalled due to Listeria contamination risk.

How can I check if I have the recalled product?

Check the lot number 032119 on the packaging. The product was distributed by Liberty Candy & Nuts Inc. with UPC 8-04879-17154-4.

Who is most at risk from this recall?

Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause serious infections.

Take action

Contact Liberty Snacks

We’ve drafted a message you can send Liberty Snacks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-1499-2018 — Liberty Snacks Liberty Snacks

Hello,

I own a Liberty Snacks that is covered by recall F-1499-2018 from Liberty Snacks.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-1499-2018 (April 10, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1499-2018 to see it in context.
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