Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1680-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling small bags of walnut halves and pieces (1 oz bags, UPC 070207015121) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 52 cases distributed across nine states in the Midwest and South.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system should be especially concerned, though the bacteria can cause illness in healthy people too.

What to do

If you purchased these walnut bags, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store. Check your pantry for the UPC number 070207015121 on the package. If you have symptoms like fever, headache, or stomach problems after eating these walnuts, contact your doctor.

Product

Item Number: 196291 Item Description: BAGS SM WALNUT HALVES & PIECES Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 1 OZ Fully Preprinted Old Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207015121

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

52 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 08201304 Best By Date: 4/8/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17