Article: Walnuts recalled over contamination fear.

A U.S. nut packager recalled walnuts and nut toppings possibly contaminated with a highly infective foodborne pathogen, the company said.

John B. Sanfilippo & Son Food Inc. of Elgin, Ill., known for its Fisher brand of nuts, revealed Wednesday it has voluntarily recalled about 3,000 pounds of nuts sold in 10 U.S. states under its Baking Classics brand.

The recall involves walnut halves and pieces in 16-ounce bags and nut topping in 2-ounce bags.

The Baking Classics brand nut toppings have a UPC code of 04113002059 and a best before date of Sept. 28, 2010. The walnut halves and pieces have a UPC code of 04113001174 and a best before date of ...

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