Superior Co. Recalls Pine Nuts, Superior Nut & Candy Co. Inc. is recalling 4-ounce packages of pine nuts because they could be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people, and other with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled pine nuts were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product is sold in a 4-ounce package in store produce departments with a clear plastic front and tan-colored label on the back. The back label lists pine nuts as the only ingredient and has the UPC Number 72549320016 with a Best-By date between 10/22/2015 and 12/27/2015 on the back label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of salmonella in a 4-ounce package.
Production of the pine nuts has been suspended while the FDA and Superior Nut & Candy continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Customers who have purchased any 4-ounce packages of pine nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact customer relations at 773-254-7900 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.
The recalled pine nuts were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product is sold in a 4-ounce package in store produce departments with a clear plastic front and tan-colored label on the back. The back label lists pine nuts as the only ingredient and has the UPC Number 72549320016 with a Best-By date between 10/22/2015 and 12/27/2015 on the back label.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem.
The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by the FDA revealed the presence of salmonella in a 4-ounce package.
Production of the pine nuts has been suspended while the FDA and Superior Nut & Candy continue their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Customers who have purchased any 4-ounce packages of pine nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact customer relations at 773-254-7900 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time.
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