Aurora Products, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain Aurora Natural Brand and Certain Private Label
Brand Walnuts and Trail Mixes Due to Possible Health Risk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — March 20, 2015 — Orange, CT, Aurora Products, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of certain lots of NATURAL WALNUTS and TRAIL MIXES CONTAINING WALNUTS because they have the potential to contain Salmonella which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and 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), endocarditis and arthritis.
Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. Product was also distributed in Canada and Bermuda.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Aurora is communicating with stores that have received the affected product. Stores have been instructed to cease distribution of these products and to remove the affected product from store shelves.
The affected products were produced by Aurora Products, Inc. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing by an outside company contracted by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella in one container of natural walnuts product. Organic walnuts are not affected.
Consumers that have the products listed below are urged to not eat it and destroy the product or return it to the point of purchase. Customers with questions can contact Aurora Products, Inc. for further information at (800)-898-1048 between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday – Friday.
All Potentially Affected Aurora Branded Items are Listed Below:
| AFFECTED PRODUCT | PACKAGE SIZE | UPC CODE | BEST IF USED BY DATE CODE RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts | 6.5 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200097 | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Walnuts | 14.0 oz. Plastic Tub | 65585200070 | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Walnuts | Bulk | NO UPC | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Walnuts | 4.0 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200490 | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Walnuts | 12.0 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200316 | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts | 9.0 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200084 | 11/4/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts | 4.5 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200252 | 11/4/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts | 20 oz. Plastic Tub | 65585200340 | 11/4/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts | Bulk | No UPC | 11/4/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Roasted No Salt Mixed Nuts | 9.0 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200243 | 11/10/15 – 12/10/15 |
| Roasted No Salt Mixed Nuts | 10 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200805 | 11/10/15 – 12/10/15 |
| Roasted No Salt Mixed Nuts | Bulk | No UPC | 11/10/15 – 12/10/15 |
| Raisin Nut Party Mix | 11.0 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200094 | 11/10/15 – 12/10/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 9.25 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200288 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 10.0 oz. Pillow Pouch | 65585200826 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 16.0 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200827 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 18 oz. Plastic Pouch | NO UPC | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 21 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200585 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 4.5 oz. Single Serve | 65585200208 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 1.35 oz. Single Serve | 65585200574 | 12/16/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | Bulk | NO UPC | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| 5 K Omega Trail Mix | 20 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200121 | 11/3/15 – 11/16/15 |
| 5 K Omega Trail Mix | 10 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200703 | 11/3/15 – 11/16/15 |
| Forest Bounty Grail Mix | 13 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200571 | 10/28/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Forest Bounty Grail Mix | 13 oz. Plastic Pouch | 65585200290 | 10/28/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Forest Bounty Grail Mix | 17.5 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200496 | 10/28/15 – 12/13/15 |
| 6 – Section Nut Tray Assortment | 26 oz. Plastic Tray | 65585200145 | 11/6/15 – 12/10/15 |
| 4 – Section Nut Tray Assortment | 13 oz. Plastic Tray | 65585200141 | 11/6/15 – 12/10/15 |
Martins Food Markets, Stop&Shop, Giant Carlisle Food Store, Giant of Maryland, Brand Products
| AFFECTED PRODUCT | PACKAGE SIZE | UPC CODE | BEST IF USED BY DATE CODE RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnuts | 6.5 oz. Plastic Cup | 68826713594 | 10/29/15 – 12/7/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 21 oz. Plastic Cup | 68826713692 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 9.25 oz. Plastic Cup | 68826714713 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Roasted Salt Mixed Nuts | 9.0 oz. Plastic Cup | 68826714736 | 11/4/15 – 12/13/15 |
Whole Foods Market Brand Products
| AFFECTED PRODUCT | PACKAGE SIZE | UPC CODE | BEST IF USED BY DATE CODE RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Health Mix | 9.25 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200288 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |
| Cranberry Health Mix | 21 oz. Plastic Cup | 65585200585 | 10/30/15 – 12/13/15 |