The Food and Drug Administration says Gibson Farms has recalled its Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because it received information that there might be a potential E. Coli 0157:H7 contamination.
The company said its Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold to distributors in bulk 25-pound boxes in California and Washington. The lot numbers involved in the recall are 3325-043 and 3341-501 with expiration dates May 21, 2025, and June 7, 2025, according to a news release.
The company issued the voluntary recall after being notified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of 12 recorded illnesses allegedly linked to the consumption of organic halves and pieces of shelled walnuts. The FDA said the CDC is conducting a full investigation to determine the potential source of the contamination.
Any retailers that have received the recalled walnuts are recommended to do the following:
- Retailers that received recalled products and do not clean and sanitize bulk bins between refilling them should discard the contents of the bin and clean and sanitize it before refilling.
- Retailers that received the recalled product from a distributor but do not know the brand or lot code information should hold the product, sanitize bins and contact the supplier.
