The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3060-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Mahina Mele Farm Recalls Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella Risk

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts because an inspection sample tested positive for Salmonella. Consumers should stop eating the product and return it to the store.

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 classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. The recall involves 6 oz. and 16 oz. packages. The specific lot number is 016, with a best-by date of 11-26-15. The 6 oz. packages have UPC 689076793575, and the 16 oz. packages have UPC 689076792776.

The recall was initiated because an inspection sample of the macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella. The agency has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was distributed in California, Montana, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Florida. Consumers who have purchased these products should stop consuming them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; Unsalted. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 6 oz. and 16 oz sizes. 6 oz, UPC 689076793575; 16 oz. UPC 689076792776 Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Manufacturer
Mahina Mele Farm

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)

  • Lot # 016: Best by 11-26-15

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Mahina Mele Farm under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →