12 people reported sick across 2 states to date. Product is sold in 25 pound bulk boxes. The walnuts may have been repackaged and sold in smaller plastic clamshells or bags. Affected product is sold in 300+ stores including various Whole Foods locations across 19 states and possibly more. If you can’t tell if it’s part of the recall, it’s safer not to eat them.
Who's At Risk?
Children under 5 years old, older adults and persons with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms
Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems.
