The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-1389-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Andersen & Sons Macadamia Nuts Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. is recalling its macadamia nuts due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Approximately 2,850 pounds were distributed in the United States.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall involving confirmed Listeria monocytogenes contamination, a high-risk pathogen. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls warrant a minimum severity score of 4. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported in the source document.

Plain-English summary

Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. has recalled its Macadamia Nuts, Dry Roasted Style, due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product is identified by lot code 26950-1-2-1 and has an expiration date of April 12, 2025. Approximately 2,850 pounds of the product were distributed in the United States.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall.

Consumers in possession of this product should not consume it. Check your pantry for the lot code 26950-1-2-1 and expiration date of 4/12/2025. Contact Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. with any questions or concerns.

The recalled product

Product
Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc. Macadamia Nuts, Dry Roasted Style 6 25 lbs.
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 (1)

  • lot code 26950-1-2-1 Expiration date: 4/12/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Andersen & Sons Shelling, Inc.

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