Marin Food Specialties Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Risk
Marin Food Specialties is recalling raw macadamia nuts sold at Whole Foods in four western states after an FDA sample tested positive for Salmonella.
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 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Marin Food Specialties Inc is voluntarily recalling 240 cases of Raw Macadamias, 6 oz. clear plastic tubs, distributed by Whole Foods Market in Emeryville, California. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspectional sample of the product tested positive for Salmonella.
The affected product is identified by the UPC 9 99482 00132 5 and has Best By dates ranging from 8/21/16 to 11/6/16. The nuts are a product of Malawi and contain tree nuts. The recall covers distribution in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Consumers who purchased these specific macadamia nuts should stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. This action is being taken to prevent potential illness associated with Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product
- Product
- Raw Macadamias, 6 oz. clear plastic tubs, NET WT (170g) Whole Foods: Distributed by Whole Foods Market, Emeryville, CA: Ingredients: Macadamia Nuts; contains tree nuts. Product of Malawi: UPC: 9 99482 00132 5
- Manufacturer
- Marin Food Specialties Inc
- Category
- Food — Nuts
- 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)
- Best By dated 8/21/16 - 11/6/16
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