Stop & Shop Recalls Mixed Nuts
BOSTON (CBS) – After a recall by Aurora Products, Stop and Shop Supermarket announced Saturday that it has voluntarily removed Aurora and Stop & Shop brand walnut and trail mix blend products due to potential salmonella contamination.
Products recalled include:
- Stop & Shop Walnuts, 6.5 oz., UPC 8826713594, with best if used by dates of 10/29/15 - 12/7/15
- Stop & Shop Cranberry Health Mix, 21 oz., UPC 8826713692, with best if used by dates of 10/30/15 - 12/13/15
- Stop & Shop Cranberry Health Mix, 9.25 oz., UPC 8826714713, with best if used by dates of 10/30/15 - 12/13/15
- Stop & Shop Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts, 9 oz., UPC 8826714736, with best if used by dates of 11/4/15 - 12/13/15
- Aurora Forest Bounty Grail Mix, 17.5 oz., UPC 65585200496, with best if used by dates of 10/28/15 - 12/13/15
- Aurora Roasted No Salt Mixed Nuts, 9 oz., UPC 65585200243, with best if used by dates of 11/10/15 - 12/10/15
The supermarket has received no reports of illnesses to date.
Eating salmonella-contaminated food can cause salmonellosis, a common bacterial food-borne illness.
Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy, reads a press statement.
Symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms are chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up for a week.
Customers who have bought the product should discard any unused portions and bring their purchase receipt to Stop and Shop for a refund.
For more information, call Aurora Products at 800-898-1048, or Stop and Shop's Customer Service at 1-800-767-7772.