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Listeria Prompts Recall of Baking Classics Nuts

By PritzkerLaw

 The Elgin, Illinois, company that makes Baking Classics brand nuts is recalling two products over concerns they could possibly be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

In a news release, John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. said no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalls of 2-ounce bags of Baking Classics brand Mr. Topping or 16-ounce bags of Baking Classics brand walnut halves and pieces.

The walnut halves carry item code 03250, with a "Sell-by" date of 9/24/10.

The Nut Topping carry item code 02678, with a "Best by'' date of 9/28/10.

The two items subject to recall were distributed in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes  can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially serious disease. The most common manifestation of listeriosis is meningitis, which has symptoms of high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections to infants, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.

Full post as published by Food Poisoning Law Blog on October 12, 2009 (boomark / email).