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Aldi’s Cashews Recalled
Specifics lots of Southern Grove Cashew Halves and Pieces with Sea Salt are under recall due to potential contamination of glass pieces. The affected product comes in an eight-ounce (227 gram) canister. It may be identified by UPC code 041498179366 and best by date of 11/27/18 or 11/28/18.
The recalled cashews may have been distributed to Aldi stores in Washington D.C. as well as Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Consumers should dispose of or return recalled packages of cashews for full refunds.
Queso Fresco Cheese Recall
Global Garlic Inc. recently expanded its recall of Queso Fresco cheese due to potential Listeria contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism with the potential to cause serious (sometimes fatal) illness in children, the elderly, and other people with weakened immune systems.Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Additionally, Listeria infections can cause pregnant women to suffer miscarriages and stillbirths.
The recalled cheese products were distributed in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, and North Carolina. Identify affected products with the following information:
Customers who have purchased the recalled cheese products may return them for full refunds.
Kroger Snack Kits Recalled
Chef Club LLC initiated a voluntary recall of Retail Snack Kits due to the possibility that they were contaminated with Listeria. Affected products were processed on May 30 and 31 and can be identified using information from the following table.
| Name of Product | Brand Name | Unit Size | Use By Dates | UPC | Lot Codes |
| Veggie Tray with Apples | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 6.25 oz (177g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091544 | 7150KT8 |
| Fruit Tray with Carrots | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 7 oz (198g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091451 | 7150KT5, 7151KT3 |
| Veggie Tray with Pretzels | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 5.75 oz (163g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091477 | 7150KT6, 7150KT8 |
| Veggie Tray with Snap Peas | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 6 oz (170g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091484 | 7150KT7, 7150KT8 |
| Veggie Tray with Ranch Dip | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 6.75 oz (191g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091472 | 7151KT3, 7150KT6 |
| Snack Tray with Almonds & Apples | Fresh Selections by Kroger | 5.75 oz (163g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 1111091481 | 7150KT5, 7150KT7 |
| Snack Tray with Baby Carrots, Sliced Apples, Raw Almonds, and Cheddar Bar | Club Chef LLC | 5.75 oz (163g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 0 1727800703 7 | 7150KT6 |
| Snack Tray with Peanut Butter (Celery Sticks, Sliced Apples, Peanut Butter and Raisins) | Club Chef LLC | 5.5 oz (155g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 0 17278 00704 4 | 715KT6 |
| Snack Tray with Sliced Apples, Almonds, Raisins and Caramel Dip | Club Chef LLC | 4 oz (113g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 0 1727800701 3 | 715KT6 |
| Veggie Tray with Carrots, Celery, Broccoli Florets and Ranch Dip | Club Chef LLC | 6.75 oz (191g) | 06/11/2017 & 06/12/2017 | 0 1727800702 0 | 715KT6 |
The recalled snack kits may have been distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.
Do not consume these recalled fruit and veggie trays. Questions can be directed to Club Chef at 866-458-3188.
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