The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1676-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Slivered Almonds Due to Listeria Contamination

Lipari Foods is recalling 1.75-ounce bags of slivered almonds due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in nine states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, and the source text explicitly states that the organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 104 cases of 1.75-ounce bags of slivered almonds (Item Number 193775, UPC 070207018412) due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The affected lot numbers are 08201304 and 23201305, with best-by dates of April 8, 2014, and May 23, 2014.

The recall was initiated because Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.

The product was distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and dates and dispose of the product if found.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 193775 Item Description: BAGS SM ALMOND SLIVERED Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 1.75 OZ Fully Preprinted Old Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207018412
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
104

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot Numbers: 08201304
  • 23201305 Best By Dates: 4/8/2014
  • 5/23/2014

Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 52 recalled by Lipari Foods, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 52 products in this recall →