December 10, 2010-According to reports Mojave Foods Corporation has issued a recall on walnuts linked to Salmonella.
The recall is for El Guapo Shelled Walnuts that includes 60 one ounce packages that have a date code of 5527. According to Mojave Foods Corporation the product was only sold in Southern California and is being recalled due to possible salmonella bacteria contamination.
There have been no reports of illness from anyone consuming the walnuts and the company stated the recalled product should not be eaten. Consumers can call the company for replacement or reimbursement of the walnuts.
According to experts consuming a product contaminated with salmonella can cause serious and fatal infections in the elderly, in children or people with a weakened immune system. Healthy adults can experience diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and fever.
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