Janzen Farms Issues Recall

On December 24, 2009, Janzen Farms in Dayton, Oregon issued a recall for their hazelnut kernels because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the frail, or the elderly, as well as others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditic and arthritis.

Hazelnut kernels were sold in November and December 2009 at Lenny's North in Seattle, Washington, and six 1 lb. bags were sold at the Sunset Produce Stand in Banks, Oregon.

The product is packed in 1 lb plastic bags closed with a twist-tie, with a label reading: "OREGON HAZELNUTS Product of U.S.A., JANZEN FARMS 20555 SE Webfoot Rd, Dayton, OR. Net wt. 16 oz (1 lb)".

This recall resulted from routine sampling of product by the FDA at the company which shells the nuts and supplies the shelled hazelnuts for Janzen Farms. The supplying company has halted production and distribution of the product as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Janzen Farms continue their investigation.

Consumers who have purchased the select shelled hazelnuts packed by Janzen Farms in Dayton, Oregon are recommended to return it to the place of purchase or discard it. Any questions may be directed to Betty Janzen at (503) 868-7353, Monday - Friday, between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time.

Source:

FDA: Safety: Recalls: Market Withdrawals & Safety Alerts: Janzen Farms,http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm195809.htm