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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0638-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

Braga Organic Farms Recalls Organic Nut Mix Due to Salmonella

Braga Organic Farms is recalling its Organic Nut Mix because an ingredient, organic pistachios, tested positive for Salmonella. The recall covers products sold in multiple states and online.

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 is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the presence of Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, in a food product warrants the highest severity rating per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Braga Organic Farms, Inc. is recalling its Organic Nut Mix, Raw, in various package sizes (8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb, 5 lb, and 25 lb). The recall is being conducted because an Environmental Health (IEH) sample of Braga Organic Pistachios, an ingredient in the mix, had a positive result for Salmonella.

The affected products are labeled as Certified Organic, USDA Organic, GMO Free, Peanut Free, and Gluten Free. They are packed in clear or green standup bags. The specific lot numbers involved are 15-51 and 16-01. Best-by dates for the 8 oz packages include July 6, 2016, July 7, 2016, July 11, 2016, and July 18, 2016. Other packages were purchased between December 28, 2015, and January 27, 2016.

The recall affects approximately 750 lbs of product. Distribution included Oregon, Florida, California, and internet sales to numerous other states including Washington D.C., Connecticut, Georgia, Texas, and New York. Consumers should stop consuming the product and check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and dates.

The recalled product

Product
Braga Organic Farms Organic Nut l Mix, Raw; Certified Organic, USDA Organic. GMO Free, Peanut Free, Gluten Free Packed in 8 oz. 1 lb. 2. lb and 5 lb and 25 lb. clear or green standup bags. Ingredients: Organic Pistachios, Organic almonds, Organic Cashews, Organic walnuts.
Manufacturer
Braga Organic Farms, Inc.
Category
Food — Nuts / Nut Mixes
Hazard

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 (18)

  • Nut Mix: 8 oz.
  • UPC: 896S47002177
  • Best by: JUL 06 2016
  • JUL 07 2016
  • JUL 11 2016
  • JUL 18 2016
  • 1 lb.
  • UPC: 810126020192
  • Purchased 12/28 to 1/27/6
  • 2 1bs
  • UPC: 896S47002351
  • Best by: JUL 01 2016
  • Purchased 12/28/15 to 1/27/16
  • 5 lbs.
  • UPC: 810126020208
  • Purchased 12/28/15to 1/27/16
  • 25 lb. UPC: 896S47002412
  • Purchased 12/28/15 to 1/27/16. Lots 15-51 and 16-01)

Distribution

Distributed in 45 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Braga Organic Farms, 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.

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