FEBRUARY 23, 2009


Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. is RECALLING Trail Mixes and Peanut Items BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. of Tillamook, Oregon is voluntarily recalling a variety of Trail Mixes and Peanut items because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. These products were manufactured using peanuts recalled by Peanut Corporation of American because they have the potential to 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.


These products were distributed to retail stores in the states of: Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Arizona, Montana, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, Arkansas, Nevada, Missouri, Texas, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, Minnesota, and Alabama.

The following is a list of the product names, UPS numbers and best by dates of the products affected by this recall. These products are packaged in clear film packages with a Werner Brand label at the top of the package and come in a variety of net weights ranging from 3 to 9 ounces.

Product Name Peanuts Chile Limon Cranberry Mix Cranberry Mix Gourmet Mix Hot & Spicy Peanuts Hot & Sweet Sportsman's Mix Mixed Nuts Mixed Nuts Peanuts Roasted Salted Peanuts Roasted Salted Hot & Spicy Ranchers Mix Hot & Spicy Ranchers Mix Sportsman's Mix Sportsman's Mix Tropical Mix Tropical Mix Yogurt Mix Honey Roasted Peanuts Honey Roasted Peanuts Boston Baked Beans

UPC # 7 09972 80086 0 7 09972 80008 2 7 09972 80049 5 7 09972 80004 4 7 09972 80011 2 7 09972 80006 8 7 09972 80009 9 7 09972 80051 8 7 09972 80012 9 7 09972 80052 5 7 09972 80005 1 7 09972 80080 8 7 09972 80001 3 7 09972 80071 6 7 09972 80002 0 7 09972 80048 8 7 09972 80003 7 7 09972 80025 9 7 09972 80057 0 7 09972 80026 6

Best By Dates March 20, 2008 to Dec. 07, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 22, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 14, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 23, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 23, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 10, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Sep. 29, 2009 March 20, 2008 to Feb. 09, 2010

Lot # 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334 7152 - 7334

No known illnesses have been reported to date in connection with these products.
The recall was initiated after it was determined that Peanut Corporation of America has recalled the peanuts used to manufacture these products. Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. has informed FDA of its actions and is fully cooperating with the Agency.No other products Manufactured by Werner Gourmet Meat Snacks Inc. are affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-459-6420.