Hines Nut Company recalls Walnut Halves & Pieces

Hines Nut Company, Dallas, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of WALNUT HALVES & PIECES, Lot Number 6989.  The product was supplied by GOLD STATE NUT COMPANY of Biggs, CA, and packaged by Hines Nut Company. There is a possibility these nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those 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 product was packaged and distributed as follows:

HINES NUT BRAND

• 128 cases, 25 trays per carton, in black foam trays with a Green and Gold Label
• Tray weight of 16 ounces
• Packaged  March 3, 2015
• Lot Number 6989 printed on label
• Best Buy Date of 12.28.15
• UPC 07826406516-5
• Distributed in Texas via Randalls Food Stores

The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by an outside company contracted by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in a package of the product.

Hines Nut Company, Inc. has not received any complaints concerning illness on this lot number to date.  Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to eat them and to contact Hines Nut Company for information regarding a full refund or for disposal information.

Consumers can contact the Company at 1 800-561-6374 for information regarding this recall. This toll-free number is operational Monday – Friday, 7 am to 4 pm CST.

Walnut Halves & Pieces Recalled due to Salmonella Contamination

Hines Nut Company, Dallas, TX, today announced a voluntary recall of WALNUT HALVES & PIECES, Lot Number 6908. The product was sold by GOLD STATE NUT COMPANY of Biggs, CA, and packaged by Hines Nut Company. These nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those 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 product was packaged and distributed as follows:

HINES NUT BRAND

• Packed in black foam trays with a Green and Gold Label
• Weight of 12 or 16 ounces
• Packaged between November 25 and December 5, 2014
• Lot Number printed on label
• Distributed in Texas
• Best by dates from September 21, 2015 to October 1, 2015

HARRIS TEETER FARMERS MARKET BRAND

• Packed in black foam trays with a Red and Black label
• Weight of 10 ounces
• Packaged December 2, 2014
• Lot number printed on Nutrition Facts label on back of package
• Distributed to two distribution centers in North Carolina
• Best by date of September 28, 2015

To date, Hines Nut Company, Inc. has not received any complaints concerning illness on this lot number. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to eat them and to contact Hines Nut Company for information regarding a full refund or for disposal information.

Consumers can contact the Company at 1 800-561-6374 for information regarding this recall. This toll-free number is operational Monday – Friday, 7 am to 4 pm CST.

Walnut Pieces Recalled due to Salmonella Contamination

Eillien's Candies Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various sizes and brands of Walnut Pieces because some of these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others 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.

Consumers who have recently purchased the items with the BEST BY DATES listed below at stores located in AR, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NY, NE, OH, OK, PA, TN,TX, SD, UT, WA, WV, WI, WY should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement. The BEST BY DATES can be found on the back of the bags.

Item Description:

034952-007022	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 2OZ	BEST BY 7/31/15
034952-129991	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 4OZ	BEST BY 9/10/15
034952-572759	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES TRAY 11OZ	BEST BY 6/9/15
034952-129977	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 14OZ	BEST BY 7/30/15
034952-129977	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 14OZ	BEST BY 7/31/15
034952-129977	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 14OZ	BEST BY 9/10/15
034952-573282	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 16OZ	BEST BY 7/30/15
034952-561968	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 24OZ	BEST BY 8/13/15
034952-561968	EILLIEN'S WALNUT PIECES 24OZ	BEST BY 9/9/15
034952-812770	BLAIN'S FARM AND FLEET WALNUT PIECES 16OZ	BEST BY 7/31/15
034952-360011	MILL'S FLEET FARM WALNUT PIECES 24OZ	BEST BY 9/9/15
034952-360479	MILL'S FLEET FARM WALNUT PIECES 16OZ	BEST BY 9/9/15
034952-579789	PIGGLY WIGGLY WALNUT PIECES 2OZ	BEST BY 7/31/15
034952-574463	PIGGLY WIGGLY WALNUT PIECES TRAY 11OZ	BEST BY 6/9/15
034952-584875	RURAL KING WALNUT PIECES 16OZ	BEST BY 7/30/15
034952-564679	TRIG'S WALNUT PIECES 14OZ	BEST BY 9/9/15

RAW CASHEW PIECES RECALLED DUE TO SALMONELLA

Chetak New York L.L.C. of Edison, NJ is recalling its 5560 packages of 7oz., 3840 packages of 14oz., & 1920 packages of 28oz. "DEEP RAW CASHEW PIECES" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others 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 "Deep Raw Cashew Pieces" were distributed nationwide in retail stores from March 12, 2014 to October 21,2014. The product comes in a 7 oz., 14oz., & 28oz. clear plastic package marked with UPC number on the rear of the package.

• UPC number for 7oz. is 011433133104
• UPC number for 14oz. is 011433133111
• UPC number for 28oz. is 011433133128

Consumers who have purchased 7 oz, 14 oz., & 28 oz. packages of "Deep Raw Cashew Pieces" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-973-835-1906 from 9 am- 5 pm EST.