The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2198-2015·Announced 2015-05-20

Peterson's Macadamia Nuts Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination

Kanan Enterprises is recalling Peterson's Macadamia Nuts because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The affected nuts were distributed in Ohio and New York.

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: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illnesses, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kanan Enterprises, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Peterson's Macadamia Nuts because the product tested positive for Salmonella. The recall involves 176 16-ounce packages and two 25-pound boxes of roasted salted macadamia nuts. The firm was notified by its supplier regarding the positive test results.

The affected product was distributed in Ohio and New York. Consumers should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall notice: Item # 00265 (K/N Lot # 5022-1) for the 25-pound boxes, and Item # 7610365 (K/N Lot # 4330 1, 4364 2, or 5013 1) for the 16-ounce bags.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop consuming the product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Peterson's Macadamias Net Wt 16 oz. (454g) King Nut Companies Solon, OH 44139 www.petersonsnuts.com INGREDIENTS: Macadamia Nuts, Peanut and/or Canola Oil, Salt. 0 74870 10365 9

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 (3)

  • 25 Lb box (Roasted Salted) Code = Item # 00265 - K/N Lot # 5022-1
  • 4364 2
  • 5013 1 25 Lb box (Roasted Salted) Code = Item # 00265 - K/N Lot # 5022-1

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: