Raw Nuts Food Recall - Salmonella

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This year has been a busy one for food issues and we have another recall. This time it involves raw macadamia nuts! The first big recall was only a couple of months ago and it involved Amy’s Kitchen products. This was huge since vegans and vegetarians are large consumers of those products. That was followed up by a major Hummus recall which is another product loved by vegans and vegetarians.

Macadamia Nuts Recall

The brand of these nuts is Aurora but the also package and label for other brands like Whole foods and others. The reason for the recall is possible Salmonella contamination. Salmonella is a serious matter. According to the FDA anyone who eats these contaminated nuts could experience a wide range of serious health complications.

Products are being recalled because they have the potential to contain Salmonella which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

These macadamia nuts are branded by several stores and companies like Whole Foods and others. You must check out the list of brands and product numbers to know if you have some of the recalled products. We have provided that information for you on the next page!

The brand names of these potentially deadly macadamia nuts range from Whole Foods to Palmers Market and others. They all originate from the Aurora company and the recall spreads to over 15 states. According to the CDC no illnesses have been reported to date from these nuts and we want to keep it that way. Here’s how you can help.

1. Check your macadamia nut products on this list

2. Share this article on your Facebook, Twitter and other social media. I haven’t see this shared anywhere yet so word is NOT getting out for some reason.

The FDA says if you discover you do have some of the recalled products you should take the following steps immediately.

Consumers that have the product listed below are urged to not eat it and destroy the product or return it to the point of purchase. Customers with questions can contact Aurora Products, Inc. for further information at (800)-898-1048 between the hours of 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EST Monday – Friday.

Raw Nuts Food Recall - Salmonella