The outbreak linked to shelled organic walnuts distributed by Gibson Farms has sickened 12 people and hospitalized seven in California and Washington State, federal officials said. By Johnny Diaz A ...

The venerable black walnut trees have so far escaped the blights, insects and droughts that have all but destroyed some other local species. Black walnut shells are a common presence in Native ...

Organic walnuts which have already led to illnesses in 12 people, including seven hospitalizations, are behind an E.coli outbreak in 19 states. Gibson Farms, based in Hollister, Calif., issued the ...