Hormel Foods Sales announced on Friday that certain Planters nut products are undergoing a recall due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes.
The company issued a statement announcing the recall of two nut products due to potential contamination. This contamination can lead to listeria, a potentially fatal infection for certain individuals.
The product being recalled includes 4 oz. packages of PLANTERSยฎ Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75 oz. cans of PLANTERSยฎ Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts. To identify the affected products, check the ‘Best if Used By Date’ on the bottom of the Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts can, and the UPC code on the side of the can.
The announcement states that the distribution warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina have received the shipment of products, as well as Dollar Tree distribution warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia. It is important to note that this issue only affects specific Planters products, and other products remain unaffected.
The company has stated that there have been no reported cases of illness from consuming these products. They have also notified all retailers about the recall. The roasted peanuts can be identified by the universal product code “2900002097,” while the lightly salted mixed nuts have a code of “2900001621.”
According to the company, individuals who possess a defective product have the option to either dispose of it or return it to the store for a replacement or a complete refund.
The announcement states that ensuring food safety is our top priority. Currently, a thorough investigation is being conducted to identify the possible origin of the contamination.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,600 individuals contract listeria each year, resulting in around 260 fatalities. The infection primarily affects pregnant women and their newborns, adults aged 65 and above, as well as individuals with compromised immune systems.
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Pregnant individuals who contract listeria may experience symptoms such as a fever or flu-like illness. In some cases, they may also experience a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and seizures, as stated by the CDC.
Invasive infections, which occur when the infection spreads beyond the intestines, can have serious consequences such as miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or even a life-threatening infection in a newborn.
Invasive listeria can have severe consequences for individuals who are not pregnant, with approximately 1 in 20 people dying from the infection, as reported by the CDC. In cases of invasive listeria, antibiotics can be used as a treatment option.
To reduce the risk of developing the illness, the CDC advises individuals who are more susceptible to avoid consuming certain foods. These include unpasteurized soft cheeses, deli meats that have not been heated, premade deli salads, refrigerated pate or meat spreads, refrigerated smoked fish, sprouts that are raw or lightly cooked, cut melons that have been left open for more than two hours or have been stored in the refrigerator for over a week, and unpasteurized milk products.
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