Trader Joe’s Recalls Raw Walnut Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

A Salmonella scare has forced Trader Joe’s to recall several products containing raw walnuts.

FOX News Radio’s Gurnal Scott has the story.

The recall affects packages of California Walnuts — intended for snacking and baking — that were distributed nationwide.The best by dates on the packaging are good from October through December of this year. It was routine testing by an FDA-contracted company that discovered the potential for contamination.

Salmonella can be harmful… and even fatal to children and older adults. Sales of the walnut products have been suspended — while manufacturers try to find the source.Customers are being told to return the items, or throw them away. To date, no illnesses have been reported.

Gurnal Scott, FOX News Radio.

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According to Trader Joe’s website, the potentially affected raw walnut products include:

Product: Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Pieces – 16oz
UPC Code: 00373685
BEST BY: 12/2015
Lot Number: GU4345

Product: Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces – 16oz
UPC Code: 00943338
BEST BY: 12/2015
Lot Number: GU4346; GU4349; GU4356

Product: Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces – 16oz
UPC Code: 00519342
BEST BY: 12/2015
Lot Number: GU4350

Product: Trader Joe’s Nuts Raw California Premium Walnut Halves – 16oz
UPC Code: 00519328
BEST BY: 12/2015
Lot Number: GU4343; GU4344; GU4351; GU4352

Product: Trader Joe’s Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces – 12oz
UPC Code: 00586627
BEST BY:  OCT 15 2015; OCT 16 2015; OCT 17 2015; OCT 20 2015; OCT 21 2015; NOV 17 2015; NOV 18 2015; NOV 19 2015; NOV 20 2015; NOV 28 2015; DEC 1 2015