Mojave Foods Corporation Initiates Recall Due to Possible Health Risk from Walnut Ingredien

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Source: www.fda.gov

Contact:
Craig Berger
323-890-8900, Extension 133



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - LOS ANGELES, CA, DECEMBER 8, 2010 – Mojave Foods Corporation is initiating a recall of sixty (60) packages of El Guapo Shelled Walnuts 1 OZ, date code 5527, manufactured with walnuts supplied by Atlas Walnuts, Visalia, California, because we were advised by the supplier that the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.


To date, no illnesses have been associated with this Mojave product. The recalled product was distributed only in southern California and sold in retail stores. The following product is being recalled.

El Guapo Nuez Entera / Shelled Walnuts sold in 1-ounce packages, UPC 4498933144, date code 5527. The code date is embossed on the front of the package under the El Guapo banner.

Consumers are urged to not consume the recalled product and to destroy it. Contact the Mojave Customer Service number at 1-800-995-8906, Extension 114 for a replacement or reimbursement. Live assistance is available on the phone from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.


Read more: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm236227.htm

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Yes, I know this original press release is more than 24 hrs old

HOWEVER, but the release on fda.gov was last updated 12/09/12 at or about 16:00 hrs as an updated release!!

[Ian David]

1. In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.

In a way, each of us has an El Guapo to face.

For some, shyness might be their El Guapo.

For others, a lack of education might be their El Guapo.

For us, El Guapo is a conataminated, dangerous package of shelled wanuts that could kill us.