The following recalls have been announced because the products may be contaminated with salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems:
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Evonuk Oregon Hazelnuts of Eugene, Ore., is recalling 6,712.5 pounds of raw and dry roasted hazelnut kernels sold in stores from Nov. 2 through Dec. 4. No illnesses have been reported. The hazelnut kernels were distributed in retail and wholesale stores, restaurants and bakeries in Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Oklahoma and New Jersey.
Those subject to recall include:
-Raw hazelnut kernels packed in 25 pound corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.
-Dry roasted hazelnut kernels packed in 25 pound corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.
-Eight ounce, 2.5 pound, and 5 pound packages of raw hazelnut kernels in clear plastic packages, bearing no lot code. Shipped in corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.
-Four ounce, 8 ounce, 2.5 pound, and 5 pound packages of dry roasted, salt free, hazelnut kernels in clear plastic packages, bearing no lot code. Shipped in corrugated boxes with lot code numbers 299091A and 296091A.
Details: by phone at 541-998-1848, Monday through Friday.
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Harry & David Stores is recalling raw, shelled hazelnut kernels sold in its store in Medford, Ore. No illnesses have been reported. The recalled hazelnuts were sold as Filbert (hazelnut) kernels in bulk bin number 10077 prior to Dec. 18. Consumers who have purchased any of the bulk hazelnuts are encouraged to return them to the Harry & David store for a refund.