Lipari Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1709-2013 · Initiated 2013-06-04

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What happened

Lipari Foods is recalling Alex's Natural sunflower kernels (9 oz packages) because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is a serious recall affecting 139 cases sold across nine states.

Who is at risk

Young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with a weakened immune system face the greatest risk, though the bacteria can sicken healthy people too.

What to do

If you purchased this product (UPC 094776082995), do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you've eaten this product and develop symptoms like fever, severe headache, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

Item Number: 545803 Item Description: NATURAL SUNFLOWER KERNEL Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 9 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (Alex's Natural Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 094776082995

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

139 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: 08201304, 22201304, 08201305, 09201305, 23201305, 24201305 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014, 4/22/2014, 5/8/2014, 5/9/2014, 5/23/2014, 5/24/2014

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2013-10-17