Magnolia Bird Farm of California is recalling raw and roasted in-shell peanuts and Magnolia Bird Farm Bird seed mixes with peanuts, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The peanuts are from Sunland, which has recalled all peanuts and has closed down.
You can see the products, sizes, and descriptions of all of the products at the FDA web site. They were distributed from October 12, 2011 to October 12, 2012. Peanuts in the original Sunland yellow mesh bag will have either best by dates from October 12, 2012 through October 12, 2013 on the packaging, or a “Crop Year” marking on the package of 2011 or 2012, up to and including October 12, 2012. You can see all of the product labels at the FDA site as well.
No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall. Animals with Salmonella infections may be lethargic, have diarrhea which may be bloody, fever, and vomiting. Some animals may only have decreased appetite, fever, and abdominal pain. Infected but otherwise healthy animals can be carriers and infect humans.
If you have purchased these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately. For questions, call Magnolia Bird Farm at 714-527-3387 Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.
