Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1703-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling raw whole cashews (14 oz tubs, UPC 760208124983) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. About 162 cases were 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 concerned, though the bacteria can make anyone sick.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your pantry for the UPC number 760208124983 and Item Number 392103 on the bottom label. Contact your doctor if you develop fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, or abdominal pain.

Product

Item Number: 392103 Item Description: TUB LG CASHEW RAW WHOLE 320 Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 14 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (No Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 760208124983

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

162 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Number: 09201304 Best By Date: 4/9/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17