The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0100-2016·Announced 2015-11-04

Sincerely Nuts Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Contamination

Sincerely Nuts is recalling raw macadamia nuts found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products were sold nationwide via online sales.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a raw food product supports this high severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Sincerely Nuts is voluntarily recalling approximately 300 lbs. of raw macadamia nuts. The recall was initiated after private laboratory testing revealed that the nuts were contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products are Sincerely Nuts brand Macadamia Nuts (Raw). This includes Whole macadamia nuts sold in 1 lb., 2 lb., and 5 lb. packages, as well as Unsalted Halves and Pieces sold in 2 lb. packages. The products are packed in sealed flexible plastic packages and do not have UPC codes. Specific lot information includes Lot Number T7R1A22045 with an expiration date of 1/2016, and products with an expiration date of 11/2015 with no lot code.

The affected products were distributed nationwide via online sales. Consumers who purchased these products should stop consuming them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sincerely Nuts brand Macadamia Nuts (Raw) (a) Whole, sold in 1 lb., 2 lb. and 5 lb. packages; (b) Unsalted Halves and Pieces sold in 2 lb. packages --- The product is packed in sealed flexible plastic packages and do not have UPC codes.
Manufacturer
Sincerely Nuts

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • (a) Lot Number T7R1A22045
  • EXPIRES: 1/2016
  • (b) EXPIRES: 11/2015 (no lot code)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.