CLASS I Food recall · Reported 2 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah recalled by Mahina Mele Farm
Mahina Mele Farm is recalling Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah. The recall was initiated on 21 Jan 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0632-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73124
- Recalling firm
- Mahina Mele Farm, Captain Cook, HI
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Jan 2016
- FDA classified
- 25 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 2 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Chocolate
Timeline
| 21 Jan 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 2 Mar 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
IEH sampling found samples of raw macadamia nuts to be positive for Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Baby Bruddah's Chocolate Mac Nut Buttah; Certified Organic by International Certification Services Inc. From the Big Island, A raw food. Sold in 12 oz. plastic tub. UPC number: 75318224204 Mahina Mele Farm 87-2642 Mamalahoa Hwy. Captain Cook, HI 96704
Where it was distributed
US
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
IEH sampling found samples of raw macadamia nuts to be positive for Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
All lots currently in commerce
Where was it sold?
US
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
4 other products · FDA event 73124This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted recalled by Mahina Mele Farm.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmIzzie Macs | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI | |
| CLASS I | Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Salted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmIzzie Macs | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI | |
| CLASS I | Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah recalled by Mahina Mele Farm | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI | |
| CLASS I | Bulk Macadamia Nuts - (salted, unsalted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmBulk Macadamia | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI |
More recalls from Mahina Mele Farm
All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Bulk Macadamia Nuts - (salted, unsalted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmBulk Macadamia | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI |
| Food | CLASS I | Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah recalled by Mahina Mele Farm | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI |
| Food | CLASS I | Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Salted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmIzzie Macs | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI |
| Food | CLASS I | Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts - Unsalted recalled by Mahina Mele FarmIzzie Macs | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | HI |
| Food | CLASS I | Baby Bruddah's Mac Nut Buttah recalled by Mahina Mele Farm | Mahina Mele Farm | Salmonella | 10 states |
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