Macadamia nuts recalled over Salmonella fears

The 4-ounce and 2.25-ounce bags of Diamond of California Macadamia Nuts were distributed nationwide Snyder's-Lance Inc.

A recall has been issued for Diamond of California Macadamia Nuts over fears that the nuts may have been contaminated with Salmonella.

Diamond of California Macadamia NutsFDA 

The 4-ounce and 2.25-ounce bags were distributed nationwide by Snyder's-Lance Inc., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The nuts were sold as chopped, halves and pieces. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA said.

The affected items were marked with the UPC codes 010300345848 and 070450743918. They have "Best Before Dates" of Nov. 16 and 17, as well as Dec. 6 and 7. 

Each year, Salmonella causes more than a million infections and leads to roughly 450 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Symptoms of the infection include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever. The organism poses more of a risk to children and older adults, as well as people with weak immune systems. 

Anyone that has purchased the nuts are urged not to eat them. For a refund, visit http://ift.tt/2cpYmrn or call (503) 364-0399. 

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Macadamia nuts recalled over Salmonella fears