Recall Roundup: Nuts, Sweet Bites and Dressing

Five recalls are making news Monday, three involving nuts and one involving a dressing that may be contaminated with salmonella. There's also a recall for undeclared coconut.

Whole Foods Macadamia Nuts

Whole Foods Market is recalling packaged raw macadamia nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the FDA.

The product, recalled after routine FDA testing detected the presence of the bacteria, is labeled as "Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts" and packaged in 11 oz. plastic tubs. The recalled product, which has a best-by date of Feb. 4, 2016 and UPC code is 7695862059-1, was sold in stores in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.

The company said the bacteria causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in especially young children and the elderly, including others who have weak immune systems. Some symptoms healthy persons may experience are fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the company said in a press release.

The Center for Disease Control estimated that there are one million Salmonella related illnesses in the United States every year, with 19,000 are hospitalizations and 380 deaths.

While no illnesses have been reported, officials are urging those who have purchased the nuts discard the container. They can also bring in their receipt for a full refund.

Hines Walnut Halves and Pieces

Hines Nut Company, Inc. in Dallas announced the voluntary recall of "Walnut Halves and Pieces" because there is a possibility the nuts may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA.

Hines Nuts
FDA

The product came from Gold State Nut Company of Biggs, Calif. and was packaged by Hines.

The company says the nuts are packaged in black foam trays with a green and gold label. The label has a lot number of 6989 and a best buy date of 12.28.15 as well a UPC 07826406516-5.

The nuts were distributed in Texas by Randalls Food Stores.

Hines Nut Company has not received any complaints concerning illness. Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged not to eat them and to contact Hines Nut Company for information regarding a full refund or for disposal information.

Consumers can contact the Company at 1 800-561-6374 for information regarding this recall.

Superior Nut & Candy Company Pine Nuts

Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc. is recalling 4 ounce packages of Pine Nuts because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella according to the FDA.

Pine Nuts1
FDA

The recalled Pine Nuts were distributed nationwide in retail stores.

The product come in a 4-ounce packages of Pine Nuts are sold in store Produce Departments with a clear package front and tan-colored label on the back. The back label list Pine Nuts as the only ingredient and has the UPC Number of 72549320016 with a Best By date between 10/22/2015 to 12/27/2015 on the back label.

Customers who have purchased any 4 ounce packages of Pine Nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Customer Relations at (630) 254-7900.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem.

Conway Organic Dressings

Conway Import Co., Inc. is recalling "Conway Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing" and "Conway Citrus Organic Vinaigrette Dressing" because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the FDA

Dressings
FDA

Product was distributed in Illinois, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Texas through direct deliveries.

The products were packed in plastic gallon jars with the mfg. code printed on the top of the cap and the cardboard shipping container.

Conway Organic Sesame Ginger Dressing Recipe Code N-22

MFG.CODE DATE: 28814....363014....030015....051015

Conway Citrus Organic Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe Code L-18

MFG.CODE DATE: 276014....337014

Consumers call call Conway Import Co., at 847-455-5600.

There have been no illnesses reported to date.

Trader Joe's "A Dozen Sweet Bites"

Prolainat is voluntarily recalling all lots of 9.16 oz packages of Trader Joe’s "A Dozen Sweet Bites" due to undeclared coconut, according to the FDA.

Sweet Bites
FDA

People who have an allergy or sensitivity to coconut run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. The Trader Joe’s A Dozen Sweet Cakes is safe for consumption by those who do not have coconut allergies.

The Sweet Bites come in Chocolate & Coffee “Opéra” Cake, Raspberry “Macaron Aux Framboises” Cake, Caramel & Chocolate Cake flavors.

The recalled product was produced from January 1, 2011 to February 5, 2015 and distributed to Trader Joe's stores nationwide. The product was sold frozen and packaged in a 9.16 oz box with a photograph of the product on the front of the box and a UPC #00967679 that can be found printed the back of the package.

No allergic reactions or illnesses have been reported to date.

Customers who have purchased 9.16 oz packages of Trader Joe’s "A Dozen Sweet Bites" and have a sensitivity to coconut are urged to discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at 626-599-3817.

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