PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon Food Bank announced Saturday that is is recalling 32 tons of pumpkin seed snacks due to listeria fears that distributed between last November and mid-March.
They were sent out in one pound plastic bags with a twist or a re-sealable closing. They were also sent out in a "KALE JOY" plastic bag. They should immediately be thrown away.
"While no illnesses have been reported we are recalling this product out of an abundance of caution," the agency said in a prepared statement.
The snack donations went out to Oregon and Clark County food banks and pantries.
Any questions should be directed to Oregon Food Bank's Facilities and Regulatory Compliance Manager Ryan Wist at 503-419-4160.
The non-profit announced May 12 that it was recalling 11 tons of chia seeds out of fear they could be contaminated with rat droppings.
The Oregon Food Bank described the dangers of listeria in their statement:
Listeria species can include Listeria monocytogenes an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Anyone who has consumed these pumpkin seeds and is experiencing symptoms of food borne illness should consult with their primary physician or county health department.
