Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1676-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling small bags of slivered almonds (Pic-A-Nut brand, 1.75 oz) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall affecting 104 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 should be especially careful, though the bacteria can affect anyone.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 070207018412), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, severe headache, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

Item Number: 193775 Item Description: BAGS SM ALMOND SLIVERED Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 1.75 OZ Fully Preprinted Old Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207018412

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

104 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 08201304, 23201305 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014, 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