Superior Nut & Candy Co. of Illinois is recalling pine nuts because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recalled product is pine nuts sold in 4 ounce packages. They are sold in store produce departments with a clear package front and tan colored label on the back. The back label lists Pine Nuts as the only ingredient. The UPC number is 72549320016 and the best by dates are between 10/22/2015 to 12/27/2015 on the back label.
Texting by the FDA revealed the presence of the pathogenic bacteria. Production of pine nuts is suspended while the company and the FDA investigate the problem. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double-bagged container, or return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund.
