Sanfilippo snack mix and cashew products recalled

Elgin-based John B. Sanfilippo & Son Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various snack mix and cashew products, which have been flavored with seasoning containing a recalled black pepper.

The nut recall is a follow-up to the voluntary recall of black pepper from Mincing Overseas Spice Company announced on March 5, according to the Elgin company.

The recall applies to items that have been sold under the Fisher Brand in bulk self serve bins in Fisher Outlet Stores in northern Illinois and Archer Farms brand products exclusively sold in Target retail stores.

The company says it's a precautionary measure due to the black pepper product that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported.

Consumers who have recently purchased the items listed below should not consume these products and should return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Salmonella 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, 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.

For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site at www.cdc.gov.