Cox Media Group – Two Planters nuts products are being recalled in five Southeastern states over concerns that they could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC issued the recall for 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and for 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.
The products were distributed to Publix supermarket warehouses in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, the FDA said. The products were also distributed to Dollar Tree warehouses in Georgia and South Carolina.
The UPC code for the Honey Roasted Peanuts is 2900002097 and has a “best if used by” date of April 11, 2025.
Consumers with questions can contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations by email, via chat at https://www.planters.com/ or at 1-800-523-4635, Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT excluding holidays. READ MORE.
ALSO: Palmer Candy recalls Tiger Treats and Mizzou Munch Medley over possible Salmonella
FOOD SAFETY NEWS, May 6, 2024
Palmer Candy of Sioux City, IA is recalling Tiger Treats and Mizzou Munch Medley sold at Schnucks stores because of possible Salmonella contamination.
According to the recall posted by Schnucks, both products are being recalled out of an abundance of caution as they may contain an ingredient that one of its suppliers indicates could have Salmonella.
Schnucks customers are urged to check to see if they have the recalled product.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Recalled products:
Tiger Treats (Mild Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels)
UPC 7723222301
Best By: December 18-20, 2024
Mizzou Munch Medley (Candy Mix)
UPC 7723222300
Best By: December 18-20, 2024
Affected products should not be consumed and may be returned to the nearest Schnucks store for a full refund or exchange.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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