Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1664-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling raw sunflower seeds (Pic-A-Nut brand, 7 oz bags) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium. This is a serious recall affecting 109 cases distributed across nine states in the Midwest and Southeast.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially careful, though the contamination can affect anyone.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your home for the clear plastic bag with UPC 070207000202 and the Pic-A-Nut label. If you've eaten this product and develop fever, severe headache, or digestive symptoms, contact your doctor.

Product

Item Number: 192976 Item Description: BAG CLR SUNFLOWER MEAT RAW PP Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 7 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Pic-A-Nut Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 070207000202

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

109 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 08201304, 15201304, 23201305, 03201306, 06201306 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014, 4/15/2014, 5/23/2014, 6/3/2014, 6/6/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17