The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2577-2017·Announced 2017-07-19

Kroger Simple Truth Macadamia Nuts Recalled for Listeria

Kroger is recalling Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts due to an expanded supplier notification regarding Listeria monocytogenes.

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 is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Corporate Food Technology Laboratory is recalling Simple Truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts, 12 oz bags. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by their supplier that a previous recall from May 23, 2017, needed to be expanded due to additional findings of Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is distributed by The Kroger Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio. The recall covers 6,106 cases of 12/12 oz bags. The product was shipped to the following states: AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific UPC 0 1111 00247 8 and the following Sell By dates: Dec. 09 2017, Mar. 02 2018, Mar. 03 2018, and Apr. 07 2018. If you have this product, you should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Simple truth Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts 12 oz bags UPC 0 1111 00247 8 DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
Manufacturer
Kroger Corporate Food Technology Laboratory
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 (3)

  • Sell By: Dec. 09 2017
  • Mar. 02 2018
  • Mar. 03 2018 & Apr. 07 2018

Distribution

Distributed in 32 states:

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