The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0589-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Marathon Ventures Recalls Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Florida Contamination

Marathon Ventures Inc. is recalling various brands of macadamia nuts nationwide due to possible contamination with Salmonella florida.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marathon Ventures Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,200 pounds of macadamia nuts in various formats, including diced, chopped, and raw nuts, due to possible contamination with Salmonella florida. The affected products are distributed under multiple brand names, including Western Family, Shur Fine, HyVee, market pantry, Pears Gourmet, CWD Cash-Wa Distributing, Pegler Sysco, and Mayan Gold.

The recall covers products distributed nationwide. Specific best-by dates and lot codes are listed for each brand variant in the official recall notice. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product

Product
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags Distributed by:Western Family Foods, Inc. Portland, OR UPC 0 15400 16635 5 (2.) Shur Fine Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Western Family Foo

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 (15)

  • 23JUN2014
  • 11AUG2015 and 6OCT2015 (2.) "Shur Fine" Best by Dates: 11MAR2015
  • 23JUN2015 and 11AUG2015 (3.) "HyVee" Best by Dates: 27AUG2015
  • 28AUG2015 and 10OCT2015 (4.) "market pantry" Best by Dates: 28APR2015
  • 1MAY2015
  • 28MAY2015
  • 1JUL2015
  • 23JUL2015
  • Co."
  • 14170 and 14261 (7.) "Pegler Sysco"
  • 14052
  • 14094
  • 14128
  • 14181 and 14267 (8.) Bulk Case "Mayan Gold"
  • SDC 0034

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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