The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1678-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Raw Almonds Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 114 cases of 1.75 oz bags of raw whole almonds due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 114 cases of 1.75-ounce bags of raw whole almonds (Item Number 193894, UPC 070207018405). The recall is due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product has a Best By Date of 6/6/2014 and Lot Number 06201306.

The recalled almonds were distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. 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.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop consuming it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 193894 Item Description: BAGS SM ALMONDS WHOLE RAW Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 1.75 OZ Fully Preprinted New Style Pic-A-Nut Bag UPC Number: 070207018405
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
114

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Number: 06201306 Best By Date: 6/6/2014

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 →