Despite no reported cases of illness associated with the affected products, all retailers who received these items have been duly informed, and the recall is being conducted in coordination with the FDA.
Austin, Minnesota, May 2, 2024. Hormel Foods Sales, LLC has announced a voluntary recall of specific PLANTERS products manufactured at one of its facilities in April. This recall, prompted by concerns over potential Listeria contamination, affects 2 varieties of PLANTERS snacks distributed to select retailers across 5 states.
The impacted products were exclusively shipped to the distribution centers of 2 retailers. Publix distribution warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina received one 4 oz package of PLANTERS Honey Roasted Peanuts with a "Best If Used By" date of April 11, 2025, with a package UPC of 2900002097. Dollar Tree distribution centers in South Carolina and Georgia received two 8.75 oz cans of PLANTERS Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts with a "Best If Used By" date of April 5, 2026, and a package UPC of 2900001621.
Consumers are advised to check their products for the specified "Best If Used By" dates and UPCs to determine if they are part of the recall. The recall is limited to the products and does not extend to other sizes, varieties, or packaging configurations of PLANTERS brand items.
This voluntary recall underscores Hormel Foods Sales, LLC's commitment to ensuring the safety and integrity of its products and maintaining the trust of consumers. For further information in regards to the recall, consumers can contact Hormel Foods Sales, LLC.
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