The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0124-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Specialty Commodities Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts for Salmonella Risk

Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling raw, shelled macadamia nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was distributed to seven states.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling 27,350 pounds of raw, shelled macadamia nuts due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The product is identified as Macadamia Nuts Style 2, RAW, SHELLED, with a best before date of May/14. The specific lot numbers involved are 275 and 271.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Texas, and Washington. The source text does not specify the exact number of units sold to consumers or the specific retail locations where the product may be found.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers and best before date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Macadamia Nuts Style 2, RAW, SHELLED. DESCRIPTION OF CARTON FROM GUATEMALA: LOT 2 70 JUNE 25/12 423, 43 1 NORMAL/BIG .

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 (2)

  • Lot #: 275 & 271 BEST BEFORE MAY/14
  • 1427

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: