Willamette Shelling Recalls Shelled Hazelnuts Because of Possible Health Risk
Willamette Shelling of Newberg, OR is recalling 114,350 lbs of Shelled Hazelnuts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

Rock Creek Nut Company Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk And Soy in "Quick Fix" Trail Mix
ROCK CREEK NUT COMPANY of Union, Oregon is recalling all "Quick Fix" trail mix, because it contains undeclared milk and soy in the carob chips. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.