Maya Brand Cashew Split Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination
Maya Overseas Foods is recalling approximately 8,000 lbs of Maya brand Cashew Split due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida.
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 illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Maya Overseas Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 8,000 lbs of Maya brand Cashew Split. The cashews are raw and shelled, packaged in 7 oz, 14 oz, 28 oz, and 5 lb sizes, as well as 50 lb containers. The recall is being conducted because the cashews have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product was distributed between February 18, 2015, and March 20, 2015. Distribution was limited to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. The 50 lb containers were received from The Hemisphere Group and are being sub-recalled by Maya Overseas Foods to its customers.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. The recall is voluntary and is being conducted to prevent potential illness from Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product
- Product
- A Taste of the East maya brand Cashew Split, packaged and sold in various sizes: (a) Net Wt. 7oz. (198g) UPC 0 20843 23038 9, (b) Net Wt. 14oz. (396g) UPC 0 20843 23071 6, (c) Net Wt. 28oz. (793g) UPC 0 20843 23032 7; (d) NET WT: 5 lbs. (2.25 kg) UPC 0 20843 23030 3 --- Packed a
- Manufacturer
- Maya Overseas 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 (4)
- uncoded
- distributed between February 18
- 2015 and March 20
- 2015
Distribution
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