Hormel Foods Issues Recall of Planters Nuts in Five States Due to Listeria Risk
The voluntary recall targets specific batches of Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts sold at Dollar Tree and Publix.
- No illnesses have been reported yet, but the recall is a precautionary measure against potential listeria contamination.
- Affected products include 4 oz. packages of Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75 oz. cans of Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts with specific best-by dates.
- Consumers are advised to discard or return the recalled products for a refund or exchange.
- Symptoms of listeria infection can range from mild food poisoning to severe outcomes like miscarriages and stillbirths in vulnerable populations.
- Hormel Foods has initiated a full investigation to identify the source of the contamination.