<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the John B.
Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year
ended June 25, 1998 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 25, 1998 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
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