CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Free Range Snack Co. Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled by Rocky Mountain Foods
Rocky Mountain Foods is recalling Free Range Snack Co. Raw Macadamia Nuts, distributed in California, Colorado, Indiana, Kansas, Texas, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 26 Jun 2015 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-2915-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71587
- Recalling firm
- Rocky Mountain Foods, Denver, CO
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Jun 2015
- FDA classified
- 31 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 12 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 26 Jun 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 12 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Rocky Mountain Foods, Inc. is recalling Macadamia Nuts and mixes containing Macadamia Nuts between the dates of 03/19/2015 06/05/2015 due to possible Salmonella contamination.
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
Free Range Snack Co. Raw Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt. 15 LB. (6.80 kg), Ingredients: macadamia Nuts
Where it was distributed
Distributed to IN, KS, CO, TX, CA. No foreign or govt/VA/military.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Rocky Mountain Foods, Inc. is recalling Macadamia Nuts and mixes containing Macadamia Nuts between the dates of 03/19/2015 06/05/2015 due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Free Range Macadamia Nuts 15lb bulk case (Best By Dates: 04/15/2016, 04/27/2016, 05/28/2016)
Where was it sold?
Distributed to IN, KS, CO, TX, CA. No foreign or govt/VA/military.
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
1 other product · FDA event 71587This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Free Range Snack Co. Island Fruit and Nut Trail Mix, Net We recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Free Range Snack Co. Island Fruit and Nut Trail Mix, Net We recalled | Rocky Mountain Foods | Salmonella | 6 states |
More recalls from Rocky Mountain Foods
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Free Range Snack Co. Island Fruit and Nut Trail Mix, Net We recalled | Rocky Mountain Foods | Salmonella | 6 states |
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