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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, March 26, 2009 |
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Back to Nature Foods Company Recalls Nantucket Blend Trail Mix Containing Pistachio Nuts Due to SalmonellaDENVER– The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Thursday announced that Back to Nature Foods Company is voluntarily recalling its Nantucket Blend trail mix containing pistachio nuts that may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall is being issued as a precaution as there have not been any reported cases of illness associated with these products. This recall is not connected with the recent outbreak associated with peanuts or peanut butter. The products were distributed to retail stores nationwide. In Colorado, recalled product was distributed to King Sooper and City Market stores statewide. All recalled product in Colorado stores has reportedly been pulled from shelves, but may have been previous purchased. The following products are recalled and should not be eaten:
Consumers can find the “best by” date on the back of the package and should discard any product they have. Consumers may contact the company at 1-866-538-8280 with any questions. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis. If consumers have this product with the indicated UPC codes and Best Before dates, they may return it to stores for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling 512-542-0656. ---30--- |
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