Planters nuts recalled across America over potentially fatal contamination

Two Planters nut products have been recalled after the maker warned they could be contaminated and cause fatal infections.

Minnesota-based Hormel Foods Sales LLC has issued a five-state recall for 4-ounce packages of Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and 8.75-ounce cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.

The at-risk products were distributed to Publix warehouses in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina, as well as Dollar Tree warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia.

Hormel issued the recall after discovering they may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable people, including young children and the elderly.

Even otherwise healthy individuals can develop short-term illnesses, including high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.

In pregnant women, the bacteria can cause a stillbirth or miscarriage.

The recalled products are limited to 4 oz. packages of planters, honey roasted peanuts and 8.75 oz. cans of Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.

The specific UPC code in question for the Honey Roasted Peanuts is 2900002097 and the best before date is April 11, 2025.

And the code for the Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts is 2900001621 with a best before date of April 5, 2026.

There are currently no reports of illness related to the infection.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is aware of the problem and an investigation is underway to determine the source.

If a consumer has purchased either product, they can throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased for an exchange or full refund.