The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0629-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Mahina Mele Farm Recalls Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts because samples tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers should stop eating the product and return it to the store.

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 illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted, a certified organic raw food product. The recall involves 6 oz. and 16 oz. plastic bags of the nuts, identified by UPCs 689076793575 and 689076792776. The company states that all lots currently in commerce are affected, totaling approximately 5,676 pounds of nuts and nut butters.

The recall was initiated after FDA Environmental Investigations and Sampling (IEH) found samples of raw macadamia nuts to be positive for Salmonella. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The product was distributed across the United States. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop consuming them immediately. They should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown A raw food. Sold in 6 oz. plastic bag and 16 oz. plastic bag. UPC - 6 oz.: 689076793575; UPC 16 oz.: 689076792776. Mahina Mele Farm 87-2642 Mamalahoa Hwy. Captain Cook, HI 9
Manufacturer
Mahina Mele Farm

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 (1)

  • All lots currently is commerce

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Mahina Mele Farm 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.

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