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.
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 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
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