The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1370-2015·Announced 2015-03-11

Whole Foods Market Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts for Salmonella

Whole Foods Market is recalling specific lots of Raw Macadamia Nuts because they tested positive for Salmonella. The product was distributed in six southeastern states.

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 severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling 1,968 retail units of Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in 5.6 oz. clear plastic containers with clear plastic lids. The recall was initiated because the product was found positive for Salmonella.

The affected product has the UPC 7-23055-21415-3 and is sold in cases of 24 units. The specific best-by dates for the recalled items are 04/22/15, 05/04/15, and 05/06/15. The product was distributed in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of macadamia nuts should check their best-by dates and UPC codes. If they possess the affected product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in 5.6 oz. clear plastic container with clear plastic lid; UPC: 7-23055-21415-3; 24 units per case
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market
Category
Food — Nuts
Hazard
Affected units
1,968

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)

  • Best by dates: 04/22/15
  • 05/04/15
  • 05/06/15

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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