The product comes in a 4-ounce clear plastic tear-strip enclosed container. The pine nuts are sold in store Produce Departments with a clear package front and tan-colored label on the back. The back label list Pine Nuts as the only ingredient.
Recalled by Superior Nut & Candy Dist. CO. on Apr 16, 2015
Recall Summary
Superior Nut & Candy Dist. CO. recalled The product comes in a 4-ounce clear plastic tear-strip enclosed container. The pine nuts are sold in store Produce Departments with a clear in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Apr 16, 2015.
The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "This voluntary recall has been initiated because pine nuts supplied by Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. may contain Salmonella." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.
Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "US: (NC)." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Chicago, IL. The recall covers 960 cases (12/40z. containers per case) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported May 27, 2015), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
This voluntary recall has been initiated because pine nuts supplied by Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. may contain Salmonella.
Product Description
The product comes in a 4-ounce clear plastic tear-strip enclosed container. The pine nuts are sold in store Produce Departments with a clear package front and tan-colored label on the back. The back label list Pine Nuts as the only ingredient.
Distribution
US: (NC)
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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