The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2141-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Red River Foods Recalls Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Red River Foods is voluntarily recalling 13,750 lbs of South Africa Macadamia Nuts after a repacker in Texas tested positive for Salmonella.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Red River Foods Inc, headquartered in Virginia, is voluntarily recalling 13,750 lbs of Style 2 South Africa Macadamia Nuts. The recall was initiated after the Dallas District Office of the FDA received positive Salmonella test results from macadamia nuts distributed by a repacker in Texas. The repacker contacted Red River Foods, the supplier, to initiate the recall.

The affected product is identified by the code "Refrig-it Lot 78791." The product was distributed to several states, including New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas, Ohio, and Alabama.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. The FDA advises that Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Style 2 South Africa Macadamia Nuts,
Manufacturer
Red River Foods 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)

  • Refrig-it Lot 78791

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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