Sun Tree LLC is recalling California grown shelled walnuts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. FDA sampling found the pathogenic bacteria in walnuts from Golden State Foods that supplied the walnuts packed for retail. Third party lab testing didn’t reveal the bacteria, but Sun Tree is recalling them out of an abundance of caution. No reports of illness have been received to date.
The recalled nuts are in 46 cases of 24 count 12-ounce produce bags labeled California Grown Shelled Walnuts. The lot number is 42720, best by is 12/11/2014, and the UPC number is 69887507806. They were sold to retailers in Kansas City, Kansas in March 2014.
Belleville Farmer’s Market of Belleville, Illinois is recalling Shelled Walnuts because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The nuts were distributed in Belleville retail stores. No reports of illnesses related to the consumption of this product have been received to date.
The recalled product is in an 8 ounce, clear plastic package marked with a Farmer’s Market label indicating pack dates from March 2014 through May 2014. The recall was initiated after FDA sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes in walnuts sampled from a supplier. All walnuts processed in the supplier’s facility during the same time period as the product that tested positive for the pathogenic bacteria are being recalled.
If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Discard or return to the place of purchase at 1901 N. Belt West for a full refund.
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