The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1703-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Lipari Foods Recalls Raw Whole Cashews Due to Listeria Contamination

Lipari Foods is recalling raw whole cashews due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to 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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling 162 cases of Item Number 392103, described as TUB LG CASHEW RAW WHOLE 320. The product is packaged in 14-ounce 2-piece clear plastic tubs with a UPC number of 760208124983. The specific lot number is 09201304, and the best-by date is April 9, 2014.

The recall is being conducted because the cashews may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism 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 affected product was distributed in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by date listed above and dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Item Number: 392103 Item Description: TUB LG CASHEW RAW WHOLE 320 Case Pack: 12 Package Size: 14 OZ 2-Piece Clear Plastic Tub (No Label on Top, Nutritional Label on Bottom) UPC Number: 760208124983
Manufacturer
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Hazard
Affected units
162

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 (1)

  • Lot Number: 09201304 Best By Date: 4/9/2014

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 →