The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1756-2024·Announced 2024-09-04

NOW Real Foods Brazil Nuts Recalled for Mold and Yeast Contamination

NOW Real Foods Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts are recalled due to high levels of mold, yeast, and microbial contamination. The recall affects 7,854 units distributed nationwide and to Singapore.

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: FDA Class II recall for microbial contamination (mold, yeast, and elevated viable count). No reported illnesses or injuries to date. While the contamination does not involve specific high-risk pathogens like Listeria or E. coli O157, the identified microbial hazards represent a risk-of-harm product, placing this in the High severity category per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

NOW Real Foods Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts in 12-ounce bags (UPC 733739070128) have been recalled by the manufacturer due to contamination.

Testing identified high levels of mold, yeast, and total viable count in the product. These microbial contaminants represent a potential health concern.

Approximately 7,854 units were affected and distributed nationwide and to Singapore. The recalled product bears lot number 3343549 and carries a best-before date of September 2025. The recalling firm is Now Foods.

Consumers who have purchased this product should contact Now Foods or their retailer with the lot number for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
NOW Real Foods Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts 12oz. bag UPC 733739070128
Manufacturer
Now Foods
Hazard
  • mold
  • yeast
  • microbial-contamination

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 (2)

  • Lot 3343549
  • Best Before: September 2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.