Recall! Walmart pulls chopped nuts and salad dressing from store shelves
Walmart recalls chopped nuts and salad dressing. The FDA also issued press releases about the products. What products were recalled?
- Walmart recalls chopped nuts and salad dressing.
- The FDA also issued press releases about the products.
- What products were recalled?
EMERGENCY RECALL! Walmart and the FDA surprise consumers with two new recalls involving chopped nuts and salad dressing. Likewise, they call on the public to review their purchases and avoid using merchandise that has been pulled from shelves.
Recently, the FDA has issued various recalls on the products sold in supermarkets and restaurants. According to one of the recent reports, lettuce used in Wendy’s restaurants was recalled for causing several E. coli hospitalizations. Be careful!
WALMART ANNOUNCES RECALL
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FDA authorities announced that products being recalled are sold in various stores including Walmart. So far, two products will be withdrawn from stores and consumers are being told to check their pantries.
It was announced that chopped nuts sold by South Georgia Pecan Co., will be withdrawn from Walmart. Likewise, Rushdi Foods brand salad dressing is also being pulled from shelves, according to The Sun.
Why are the bags of nuts being pulled?
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According to the FDA, South Georgia Pecan Co. chopped walnuts are being recalled because bags labeled walnuts actually contain pecans. For that reason, the FDA and the company decided to recall them.
“South Georgia Pecan Co. is recalling Great Value Walnut Chopped 4oz. Bags Lot #29329 Best used by April 29, 2023 because bags contain pecan pieces instead of walnuts. This recall was initiated due to a mislabeling issue in which a package of pecans was labeled as chopped walnuts,» the FDA statement said.
Who is the FDA announcement targeting?
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According to the FDA, the packaging error made by South Georgia Pecan Co. could cause a problem for people who are allergic to nuts, so they are asked to take extreme care regarding this product.
“People who have a severe allergy or sensitivity to nuts are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Please refer to the attached product label to help identify the product at the retailer/user level,” the FDA stated.
Were bags of mislabeled nuts already sold?
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According to the statement, this specific product has already been shipped to Walmart. The FDA found that from August 8, 2022 and until August 16, 2022, the product was sent to stores. According to the company, the product ended up in the states of: Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
“The product was distributed between August 8, 2022 and August 16, 2022. This product was packaged in resealable bags and shipped to select Walmart retail stores located in the states of: Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may dispose of the product.»
What about salad dressing?
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Rushdi Foods issued an alert stating that a batch of its Tahini dressing will be recalled. The decision was made after possible Salmonella contamination was reported. The company and the FDA stated that they issued the notice because the product had already been distributed to different Walmarts.
Rushdi Food Industries, an Israel-based manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling its Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (Squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 03/28/23 due to possible contamination by Salmonella,” the FDA said in a statement. Filed Under: Walmart recall August 2022
What causes salmonella?
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The FDA warns consumers to take extreme precautions with the “Organic Tahini” dressing that could cause a serious salmonella infection. If people have already consumed this product, they should be alert because they could experience symptoms including fever, diarrhea, or nausea.
“Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain,” reads the FDA statement. Filed Under: Walmart recall August 2022
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