Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC has recently issued a recall for two Planters products that were manufactured at one of their facilities. These products were distributed to five states in the southeast region of the United States. The reason for the recall is that these products have the potential to cause severe and even fatal infections.
Hormel was responsible for manufacturing the tainted Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts for Planters at one of its facilities. These products were then distributed to Publix warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina, as well as Dollar Tree warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia.
In April, when Hormel was in the process of producing and distributing their products, they came across a concerning issue. It was discovered that the packaged contents of these products had the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, has the potential to cause severe and even life-threatening infections in vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems.
Hormel has issued a recall for Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts that were distributed to Publix and Dollar Tree stores in the southeastern United States.
Consumers who consume the product may experience short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, as stated in the recall that was voluntarily issued.
Moreover, pregnant women are at risk of experiencing miscarriages or stillbirths due to listeria infections.
The recall is specifically for the 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and the 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.
Hormel has issued a recall for Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts, which were distributed to Publix and Dollar Tree stores in the southeastern United States. This recall was made in accordance with the guidance of the FDA.
The bottom of cans of Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts features a “Best if Used By Date” while the side displays a UPC code.
The Honey Roasted Peanuts in question have a UPC code of 2900002097 and a best-by date of April 11, 2025. Similarly, the deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts have a UPC code of 2900001621 and a best-by date of April 5, 2026.
According to Hormel, the recall is limited to these specific products.
No reports of illness have been received from the recalled products, and the company has already informed all affected retailers.
If you have the affected products, please refrain from consuming the nuts. It is advised to either dispose of them or return them to the store where you bought them for a replacement or a full refund.
Hormel emphasized that their top priority is ensuring food safety. They stated, “We are fully dedicated to investigating the contamination thoroughly to identify its possible source.”
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the recall, please feel free to reach out to Hormel Foods customer relations at 800-523-4635.
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