The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0630-2016·Announced 2016-03-02

Mahina Mele Farm Recalls Bulk Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling bulk macadamia nuts because samples tested positive for Salmonella. The recall covers all lots currently in commerce.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Mahina Mele Farm is voluntarily recalling bulk macadamia nuts, including salted and unsalted varieties in whole and piece forms. The product is sold in 5 lb. bags and is described as certified organic, 100% Big Island grown, and a raw food. The recall includes all lots currently in commerce, totaling approximately 5,676 pounds of nuts and nut butters.

The recall was initiated after the FDA's Import Enforcement (IEH) sampling program found samples of raw macadamia nuts to be positive for Salmonella. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process, but consumers are advised to dispose of the product or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk Macadamia Nuts - (salted, unsalted; whole and pieces) Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown A raw food. Sold in 5 lb. bag. NO UPC number. Mahina Mele Farm 87-2642 Mamalahoa Hwy. Captain Cook, HI 96704
Manufacturer
Mahina Mele Farm

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Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots currently in 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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