The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F3236-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

Kariba Farms Macadamia Meal Recalled for Salmonella Contamination

Kariba Farms is recalling 1-pound bags of Macadamia Meal due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Georgia and Texas.

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 minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kariba Farms, Inc. is recalling 1-pound bags of Kariba Farms Macadamia Meal. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The specific lot number is 150030.

The affected product was distributed in Georgia and Texas. The bags are packed by Kariba Farms in Denville, New Jersey, and are labeled as a product of the USA.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their lot numbers. If the lot number matches 150030, they should stop using the product and contact Kariba Farms for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kariba Farms Macadamia Meal, 1 pound bags; Packed by: Kariba Farms, Denville, NJ 07834 Product of USA. www.KaribaFarms.com 1.800.442.1969.
Manufacturer
Kariba Farms, Inc.

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 number 150030

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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