The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1688-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Raw Almonds Due to Listeria Contamination

Lipari Foods is recalling raw whole almonds due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across 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, which mandates a minimum score of 4, and the source text explicitly states that the organism can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal infections,' meeting the criteria for a Critical (5) rating due to the potential for fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 186 cases of 10-ounce tubs of raw whole almonds (Item Number 357642) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is packaged in 2-piece clear plastic tubs with no label on top and a nutritional label on the bottom. The specific lot numbers are 23201305 and 24201305, with best-by dates of May 23, 2014, and May 24, 2014.

The recall covers distribution in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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 check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 357642 Item Description: TUB SM ALMOND WHOLE RAW Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 10 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (No Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 760208107450
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Affected units
186

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: 23201305
  • 24201305 Best By Dates: 05/23/2014
  • 05/24/2014

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 →