The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-3061-2015·Announced 2015-09-09

Mahina Mele Farm Recalls Macadamia Nuts Due to Salmonella

Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts because an inspection sample tested positive for Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mahina Mele Farm is voluntarily recalling Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts, both salted and unsalted pieces, sold in 5 lb. bags. The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection sample of the product tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 016 with a best-by date of 11-26-15. The recall covers 2 x 5 lb. bags of the certified organic macadamia nuts, which are described as 100% Big Island Grown and a raw food.

The product was distributed in California, Montana, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, Washington, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, and Florida. Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and check with the manufacturer for disposal or refund instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; salted and unsalted pieces. Certified Organic Macadamia Nuts, 100% Big Island Grown. A Raw Food. sold in 5 lb. bag; Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI 96704
Manufacturer
Mahina Mele Farm

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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.

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