Planters nuts recalled across America over potentially fatal contamination
Two Planters nuts products have been recalled after the maker warned they may have been contaminated and could cause fatal infections.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC issued a recall for 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts across five states.
The at-risk products were distributed to Publix warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina as well as Dollar Tree warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia.
Hormel issued the recall after finding they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable people including young children and elderly.
Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC issued a recall for 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts
Hormel issued the recall after finding they could be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes
Even otherwise healthy individuals could develop short term illnesses including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
For pregnant women, the bacteria could cause a stillbirth or miscarriage.
The recalled products are limited to 4 oz. packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75 oz. cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.
The specific UPC code in question for the Honey Roasted Peanuts is 2900002097 and the best before date is 11 April 2025.
And the code for the Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts is 2900001621 with a best before date of 5 April 2026.
There have currently been no reports of illness linked to the contamination.
The US Food and Drug Administration is aware of the issue and there is an investigation underway to determine the source.
If a consumer has bought either product, they can throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased for an exchange or full refund.
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