Pea protein recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

Naturz Organics USA LLC of North Brunswick, NJ is recalling certain Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein bags due to possible Salmonella contamination.

According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on March 18, 2024 and is still ongoing.

The recalled products were distributed to one recipient in Wisconsin

Recalled product:

Naturz Organics Organic Pea Protein,

• Item code NO-OPP-80,
• Net Weight 20 KG
• Bulk product packed in paper bags
• Product quantity: 19,200 kg
• Code information: Lot #NO-OPP8020231114 Production date: 14-11-2023
• Expiry date: 13-11-2025

Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

About Salmonella infection
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are vulnerable, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without becoming ill or showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infections to others.

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