Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1688-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling raw whole almonds (10 oz tubs, UPC 760208107450) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This is a serious recall affecting 186 cases distributed across nine Midwestern and Southern states.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system are most at risk, though the bacteria can affect anyone.

What to do

If you purchased this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Check your home for the product using the UPC number 760208107450 and item number 357642. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea.

Product

Item Number: 357642 Item Description: TUB SM ALMOND WHOLE RAW Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 10 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (No Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 760208107450

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

186 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 23201305, 24201305 Best By Dates: 05/23/2014, 05/24/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17