Trader Joe's Recall: Walnuts May Be Contaminated With Salmonella

Trader Joe's has voluntarily recalled its brand Walnuts, which the company is now urging customers to check their purchases before indulging in one of the five varieties that are believed to have possibly been contaminated by salmonella.

This type of food poisoning can result in diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, cramps and other related symptoms that typically develop within 12 to 72 hours following the infection period. These are critical to look for if you believe your pet may have been infected.

The length of a salmonella infection is also known to last around four to seven days depending on the strength of the bacteria.. Though most recover without treatment, diarrhea and dehydration may be so severe that it is necessary to go to the hospital. Older adults, infants, and those who have impaired immune systems are at highest risk.

The Walnuts were temporarily removed from shelves after samples tested positive for bacteria. Fortunately, no illnesses have been reported at this time.

Anyone with any of the following packages of walnuts should discard them or take them back to the store for a refund, according to the company website.

-Raw California Walnut Pieces, 16 oz., best by December 2015
-Raw California Walnut Halves & Pieces, 16 oz., best by December 2015
-Raw California Walnut Baking Pieces, 16 oz., best by December 2015
-Raw California Premium Walnut Halves, 16 oz., best by December 2015
-Organic Raw Walnut Halves & Pieces, 12 oz., best by October 15,-17, 2015; October 20-21, 2015; November 17-20, 2015; November 28, 2015; or December 1, 2015

"Out of an abundance of caution, all lots of these products have been removed from store shelves and their sale has been suspended while the source of the issue is identified ... We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience," the company said in a statement.