2 kinds of Planters nuts recalled over listeria concerns

AUSTIN, Minnesota — Two varieties of Planters nuts that went to Publix and Dollar Tree stores have been recalled because they might be contaminated with listeria.

Hormel Foods Sales’ recall announcement admitted the company didn’t know “the potential source of the contamination,” but it knew the listeria could’ve gotten into Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts and Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts made at one of their facilities last month.

Hormel said both kinds of nuts went to Publix distribution warehouses in Florida, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama and Dollar Tree’s warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia. But, Publix’s website claims the chain received only recalled cans of Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts.