Hormel Foods Sales recalled two varieties of Planters nuts that were manufactured in April because they may be contaminated with listeria, a bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes

deadly infections in older adults, those with weakened immune systems and young children. Although there have been no reports of illness related to this recall, the announcement was made

out of an abundance of caution, said a statement from Hormel. The recalled nuts were shipped to Publix distribution centers in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina, and to Dollar

Tree warehouses in South Carolina and Georgia. Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts PRNewsfoto/Hormel Foods Corporation THE RECALLED PLANTERS NUTS The recall Planters brand nuts are: * 4-OUNCE

the recalled nuts may return them to the store where purchased for an exchange. Other questions may be addressed by contacting Hormel Foods Customer Relations online, by chat or by calling

800-523-4635. Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts PRNewsfoto/Hormel Foods Corporation SYMPTOMS OF A LISTERIA INFECTION Listeriosis, the infection stemming from consuming food

contaminated with listeria, poses a severe threat to people 65 and older. This group is four times as likely to be infected, according to the CDC. Symptoms associated with a listeria

infection include neck stiffness, confusion, loss of balance, convulsions, fever, muscle aches and fatigue. Pregnant women usually experience only fever, fatigue and muscle aches. However,

listeriosis can lead to pregnancy loss or premature birth, and can cause serious illness or death in newborns. Anyone who experiences symptoms of severe listeria illness should call their

health care provider. About 1,600 people in the U.S. get listeriosis each year, with an average of 260 deaths, the CDC estimates.