The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0133-2016·Announced 2015-11-11

Texas Star Macadamia Nuts Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Texas Star Nut and Food Co. is recalling Nature's Eat Natural Macadamia Nuts because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity rating in the absence of mitigating factors.

Plain-English summary

Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. is recalling Nature's Eat Natural Macadamia Nuts, NET WT 6 OZ (170g) in cello bags. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The recall involves 399 cases, with 12 bags per case. The affected lot codes are 35897001 (Best By 06MAR16), 36157001 (Best By 12MAR16), and 37777001 (Best By 14JUL16). The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Nature's Eat Natural Macadamia Nuts NET WT 6 OZ (170g) in cello bags.

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)

  • Lot Codes: 35897001 Best By 06MAR16
  • 36157001 Best By 12MAR16
  • 37777001 Best By 14JUL16

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Texas Star Nut and Food Co., Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →