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February 15, 2008 -- Nutri-Foods,
Inc. (Nutri-Foods) of Royal Oak, Michigan, is recalling its .50
pound packages of Organic Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled due to
possible salmonella contamination, an organism, 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 illness
such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled Organic Sesame Seeds Natural - Unhulled were sold at Nutri-Foods.
The product comes in a .50 pound clear plastic package with a product SKU
#170 at the top and a packed on date of December 28. This product was sold
from circa December 15, 2007 through January 28, 2008.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and manufacturer
of the product continue their investigation.
Consumers who have purchased the .50 pound package are urged to return them
to Nutri-Foods for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Nutri-Foods
at (248) 541-6820 and ask for John B. or Judy.
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