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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 3, 2015 (12 years ago)

Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in recall

Recalled by Whole Foods Market · Austin, TX, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Product found positive for Salmonella.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts packaged in 5.6 oz. clear plastic container with clear plastic lid; UPC: 7-23055-21415-3; 24 units per case

Quantity: 1968 retail units

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Best by dates: 04/22/15, 05/04/15, 05/06/15

Where it was sold

Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee

FDA's distribution note: AL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Whole Foods Market
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 3, 2015
In FDA report of
Mar 11, 2015
Terminated
Jul 27, 2015
FDA recall number
F-1370-2015 · event 70435
Official record
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