CLASS I Food recall · Reported 4 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Macadamia Nuts (Raw) (a) Whole recalled by Sincerely Nuts
Sincerely Nuts is recalling Macadamia Nuts (Raw) (a) Whole, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 2 Sep 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-0100-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72075
- Recalling firm
- Sincerely Nuts, Brooklyn, NY
- Brand
- Macadamia
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Sep 2015
- FDA classified
- 27 Oct 2015
- Reported
- 4 Nov 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 2 Sep 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 4 Nov 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Raw Macadamia Nuts were found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on private laboratory testing.
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
Sincerely Nuts brand Macadamia Nuts (Raw) (a) Whole, sold in 1 lb., 2 lb. and 5 lb. packages; (b) Unsalted Halves and Pieces sold in 2 lb. packages --- The product is packed in sealed flexible plastic packages and do not have UPC codes.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide via online sales
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Raw Macadamia Nuts were found to be contaminated with Salmonella based on private laboratory testing.
Which lots are affected?
(a) Lot Number T7R1A22045, EXPIRES: 1/2016; (b) EXPIRES: 11/2015 (no lot code)
Where was it sold?
Nationwide via online sales
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.
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