Whole Foods Recalls Bulk Hazelnuts

Whole Foods is recalling organic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

The nuts were part of a batch contaminated with salmonella.

The company is also recalling nonorganic dry roasted hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, along with nonorganic raw hazelnuts (filberts) sold in bulk through its stores in Oregon and Washington.

These hazelnuts should not be consumed. No illnesses have been reported at this time.

The potential for salmonella contamination was discovered during a routine product sampling at the plant where the hazelnuts were shelled. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and other individuals with weakened immune systems.

Customers who have purchased the recalled product since October 12 in the states noted should return the item for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the company at 512-542-0656 or online at www.wholefoods.com.

Contact:
Libba Letton
512-542-3031
libba.letton@wholefoods.com