Waymouth Farms, Inc. of New Hope, MN, is recalling RAW PINE NUTS in various sizes, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a press release from the Kane County Health Department.

The product was distributed nationwide through retail stores and mail order under the Good Sense brand, but no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem.

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Production of the Pine Nuts has been suspended while Waymouth Farms, Inc. continues their investigation as to the source of the problem. This recall is in addition to a similar pine nut recall issued by Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc., of Chicago announced April 21.

Salmonella is an organism which 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.

Customers who have purchased any packages of Pine Nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Customer Service at 800-527-0094 on Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About a week ago, Superior Nut & Candy Co., Inc., of Chicago, recalled 4 ounce packages of Pine Nuts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

SOURCE: Kane County Health Department press release