Gibson Farms initiates walnuts recall due to potential E. coli contamination

Gibson Farms walnuts recall overview: 

• Who: Gibson Farms issued a recall for two lots of its Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts. 
• Why: The Gibson Farms recall was initiated over concerns the walnuts may have been contaminated with E. coli. 
• Where: The recalled walnuts were sold to distributors in California and Washington.

Gibson Farms issued a recall late last month for two lots of its Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts over concerns the products may have been contaminated with E. coli. 

The Gibson Farms walnuts recall involves Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts sold to distributors in the states of California and Washington with the lot codes 3325-043 and 3341-501 and expiration dates of May 21, 2025, and June 7, 2025. 

Gibson Farms said it voluntarily recalled the walnuts after it was notified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of 12 reports of illnesses allegedly being linked to consumption of the products. 

Gibson Farms conducting investigation to determine potential source of walnuts E. coli contamination

A full investigation is currently underway to determine the potential source of the contamination, according to the Gibson Farms recall. 

Gibson Farms is requesting consignees to hold and discontinue selling their existing stock of the recalled walnuts and return any remaining inventory to its warehouse in Hollister, California, and to notify their clients about the status of the products. 

Consumers with more questions about the walnuts recall can contact the company directly by telephone at 831-637-3512 or by email. 

In another nut-related recall, Trader Joe’s parent company Wenders recalled several lots of its 

50% Less Sodium Roasted & Salted Whole Cashews in March over concerns of a potential salmonella contamination. 

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