Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1663-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling small bags of pepita (pumpkin) seeds because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall affecting 115 cases distributed across nine Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at highest risk, though anyone can potentially get sick from this contamination.

What to do

If you purchased Pic-A-Nut brand pepita seeds (UPC 070207022501, 2.75 oz bags) from stores in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, or Indiana, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

Item Number: 192959 Item Description: BAGS SM PEPITA SEEDS R/S Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 2.75 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Pic-A-Nut Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 070207022501

Reason for recall

Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirt

Quantity affected

115 cases

Distribution

Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 23201305 Best By Date: 5/23/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2013-10-17