The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2765-2015·Announced 2015-07-01

Aurora Raw Macadamia Nuts Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Aurora Products, Inc. is recalling raw macadamia nuts in 8 oz. cups due to Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed across 15 states and Washington, D.C.

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. The rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Aurora Products, Inc. is recalling raw macadamia nuts packaged in 8 oz. plastic cups due to contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects 3,324.0 lbs (6,648 8 oz. cups) of product sold under the Aurora brand and various private labels, including Belmont Market, Citarella, Ernest & Klein, Gourmet Garage, Harvest Co - Op Market, Le District, Lees, Palmers Market, Walter Stewart, Whole Food Market, and Wild By Nature.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers can identify the affected product by checking the specific UPC codes and Best By dates listed in the recall notice, which range from December 2015 to January 2016.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 8 oz. plastic cup, packaged under the Aurora and private labels as follows:Belmont Market, Citarella, Ernest & Klein, Gourmet Garage, Harvest Co  Op Market, Le District, Lees, Palmers Market, Walter Stewart, Whole Food Market and Wild By Nature.

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 (4)

  • Citarella Brand Products Macadamia UPC:150209 - 12050 Best By Date: 12/30/2015
  • Ernest Klein Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date:12/26/2015 - 1/8/2016
  • Harvest Co - Op Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 1/9/2016
  • Palmers Market Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 1/8/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states: