<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the John B.
Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended
June 24, 1999 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 24, 1999 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such statements.
</LEGEND>
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