Seattle’s Mighty-O recalls Nutty Vanilla Donuts made before Feb. 5 due to Salmonella concerns

Mighty-O of Seattle, maker of organic donuts, is recalling its Nutty Vanilla Donuts produced before February 5th because they contain peanut products from the Peanut Corporation of America, whose peanuts have been linked to the Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 650 people in 44 states and Canada, including 19 in Washington state.

Nationwide, nine deaths have been linked to the outbreak.

No illnesses have been linked to the Mighty-O donuts, the company said, and donuts made on or after February 5th are not subject to the recall.

The recalled donuts were distributed in Seattle and the Puget Sound region through retail stores, coffee shops and in bulk bins and were also distributed through food banks.

There is no specific Universal Product Code (UPC) number or package labeling to identify the recalled donuts, the company said, 

The donuts have a chocolate icing with peanuts on top and may be displayed with a sign that reads:

 “Mighty-O Donuts, the organic donut, certified organic ingredients, dairy and egg free, trans-fat free, locally owned.” 

“Consumers who have Nutty Vanilla Donuts purchased before Feb. 5 should dispose of these donuts immediately, the company says. ” Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 206-547-0335.”

To learn more read the company’s press release announcing the recall below and check our other posts on local and national product recalls:

Mighty-O Recalls Nutty Vanilla Donuts Because of Possible Health Risk

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Seattle, WA — Feb. 19, 2009 — Mighty-O of Seattle, WA is recalling all Nutty Vanilla Donuts produced before Feb. 5, 2009 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Donuts were manufactured using peanut products recalled by Peanut Corporation of America because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. 

Salmonella is 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.

Nutty Vanilla Donuts were distributed in Seattle, WA and the Puget Sound area through retail stores, coffee shop displays, and bulk bins. The Nutty Vanilla Donuts were also distributed to Seattle, WA Food Banks.

There are no specific UPC codes or package labeling, although stores may display a sign that says “Mighty-O Donuts, the organic donut, certified organic ingredients, dairy and egg free, trans-fat free, locally owned.” Nutty Vanilla Donuts have chocolate icing with peanuts on top. Donuts produced on Feb. 5 or afterwards are not affected by the recall.

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. The recall was initiated after one of Mighty-O’s suppliers announced a precautionary, voluntary measure to assure customers are taking every precaution possible for their safety. Mighty-O has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.

Consumers who have Nutty Vanilla Donuts purchased before Feb. 5 should dispose of these donuts immediately. Consumers with any questions may contact the company at 206-547-0335.

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Tags: Donuts, Doughnuts, Might-O Donuts, Peanuts, Product Recall, Salmonella

Category: Food-borne Infections, Product Recall