Shredded Coconut Recall: What You Need To Know

The Evershing International Trading Company is recalling its Coconut Tree Brand Frozen Shredded Coconut, according to the Kane County Health Department. The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Evershing, of San Jose, Calif., has distributed the product to Illinois, alongside Ohio, Massachusetts, Washington, California, Oklahoma, Michigan, New Jersey and New York.

The shredded coconut product comes in 16-ounce plastic bags. The recall is limited to a specific batch of shredded coconut, Lot SE07A1, but the number is printed only on the case. If you bought this product between Jan. 3, 2017 and Jan. 3, 2018, you can get a full refund by returning it.

Salmonella is often mild, but the bacteria can sometimes be fatal for people with weakened immune systems, including young children and elders.

"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 in to the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis," the press release said.

Customers may also contact Evershing International Trading Company at (408) 975-9660 Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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