<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the John B.
Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the twenty-six
weeks ended June 27, 1996 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 27, 1996 and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
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