350,000 Pounds of Blue Diamond Almonds Recalled Due to Salmonella

Nearly 350,000 pounds of almonds manufactured by Blue Diamond Growers have been voluntarily recalled after a sample tested positive for salmonella, per a statement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected product is labeled as “Whole Brown Almonds” on the packaging and was sold in bulk (as opposed to individually packaged), according to the statement.

The recall was initiated on August 5, per the FDA; the impacted almonds were distributed to three states—California, Colorado, and Illinois—as well as Canada, Germany, and Morocco. According to reporting from Food Safety News, all of the recalled product has now been recovered. However, if you want to double-check any Blue Diamond products you may have in your pantry, the batch and lot numbers of the recalled Whole Brown Almonds are below.

• Batch 1000223917 of Lot 186224001
• Batch 1000223941 of Lot 187224001
• Batch 1000223938 of Lot 187224001
• Batch 1000223977 of Lot 188224001
• Batch 1000224058 of Lot 191224001
• Batch 1000224066 of Lot 191224001
• Batch 1000224071 of Lot 192224001
• Batch 1000224159 of Lot 193224001
• Batch 1000224193 of Lot 194224001
• Batch 1000224233 of Lot 195224001

Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the US each year, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can contract salmonella by eating contaminated food, drinking contaminated water, or through the environment, say, by touching infected animals or coming in contact with their feces.

Symptoms of a salmonella infection can include fever, diarrhea, stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, and headache, the CDC says. Signs of illness begin anywhere from six hours to six days after eating food contaminated with salmonella and can last between four to seven days. You should call a doctor or seek urgent medical attention if you experience severe symptoms, per the CDC, including: diarrhea combined with a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit; diarrhea for more than three days; bloody stools; prolonged vomiting; or signs of dehydration (like not peeing much, a dry mouth or throat, or dizziness when standing up). While most people infected with salmonella recover without treatment, antibiotics can be used to treat people who get severely ill or face a greater risk of severe illness, such as older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

If you discover any recalled food in your home, you should dispose of it safely—and always do your best to avoid these food safety mistakes when preparing food at home.

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