Gibson Farms Inc. of Hollister, CA has issued an E. coli recall for walnut halves and pieces sold at New Seasons, Whole Foods, and other natural food stores and co-ops. The recall has been issued in connection with an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that has caused at least 12 illnesses in two states.
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The recalled walnuts were sold in bulk boxes in the following states:
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Bulk Walnut E. coli Recall
The recalled walnuts were sold to distributors in California and Washington and then to natural food stores in 19 states.
- They were packed in 25-lb boxes
- Lot code 3325-043 & 3341-501
- Expiration dates 5/21/25 & 6/7/25
Symptoms of an E. coli Infection
Symptoms of an E. coli infection include abdominal cramps and diarrhea that can be bloody. Usually, these symptoms develop within one to three days of exposure.
Over-the-counter anti-diarrheal medications and antibiotics should not be given to patients with E. coli infections as they can increase the chance of developing hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a form of kidney failure.
About 7 percent of E. coli patients develop HUS. Symptoms usually set in about one week after E. coli symptoms. They include:
- Pale skin
- Skin that easily bruises
- Decreased urine output
- Lethargy
- Bloody diarrhea
Anyone with these symptoms should seek immediate medical care as HUS can be fatal. Treatment for HUS includes transfusions, dialysis, plasma exchange, and kidney transplants.
Experienced E. coli Lawyers
The E. coli Team at Pritzker Hageman has represented clients in every major U.S. E. coli outbreak. In one recent case, our team of E. coli lawyers obtained one of the largest E. coli verdicts in U.S. history.
If you or your family member developed an E. coli infection from contaminated walnuts and you would like a free consultation with an experienced E. coli lawyer, please contact us by calling 1-888-377-8900, sending a text to 612-261-0856, or by completing the form below. The consultation is free and there is no obligation.