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Lipari Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-1681-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Lipari Foods is recalling Pic-A-Nut brand sliced almonds (9 oz bags) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The recall affects 73 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 for serious complications from Listeria infection.
What to do
If you purchased this product (UPC 070207000127), do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have contacted the almonds.
Product
Item Number: 196325 Item Description: BAG CLR ALMOND SLIVERED Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 9 OZ Clear Plastic Bag (Pic-A-Nut Label on Front, Nutritional Label on Back) UPC Number: 070207000127
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
73 cases
Distribution
Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana.
Lot / code info
Lot Number: 06201306 Best By Date: 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
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.