The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2318-2015·Announced 2015-05-27

Whole Foods Market Recalls Raw Macadamia Nuts for Salmonella Risk

Whole Foods Market is recalling raw macadamia nuts due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

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 mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is recalling specific cases of Raw Macadamia Nuts (11 oz) due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recall involves 36 cases, with 12 packages per case, distributed by Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas.

The affected product is identified by a Best By date of 2/4/2016 and UPC code 7695862059-1. Distribution was limited to Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Best By date and UPC code. If they have the recalled product, they should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
WHOLE FOODS MARKET Raw MACADAMIA NUTS NET WT 11OZ (312g) Distributed by Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703
Manufacturer
Whole Foods Market

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 date 2/4/2016 and UPC code 7695862059-1

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states: