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Lipari Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-1679-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Lipari Foods is recalling 3.25 oz bags of sliced almonds (Pic-A-Nut brand) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 89 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 of serious complications from Listeria infection.
What to do
If you purchased this product (UPC 070207018207), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you have eaten these almonds and experience fever, headache, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea.
Product
Item Number: 196274 Item Description: BAGS LG ALMOND SLICED Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 3.25 OZ Fully Preprinted New Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207018207
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
89 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
Recalling firm
Lipari Foods, Inc.
26661 Bunert Rd
Warren, MI 48089-3650
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.