Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Recall of Walnut Products Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - December 10, 2010 - Tropical Nut & Fruit of Charlotte, NC, is voluntarily recalling all its products containing walnuts supplied by Atlas Walnuts, LLC after November 16, 2010 because they have the potential to contain 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.

The recalled products are sold in retail stores nationwide, distributed to manufacturers, and distributors.

Contact:
Tropical Nut & Fruit of Charlotte, NC
800-438-4470

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