CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Macadamia nuts in various formats recalled by Marathon Ventures
Marathon Ventures is recalling Macadamia nuts in various formats: ) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Oct 2014 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-0589-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69626
- Recalling firm
- Marathon Ventures, Bellevue, NE
- Brand
- Macadamia
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 28 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 26 Nov 2014
- Reported
- 3 Dec 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 28 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +29 days |
| 3 Dec 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.
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
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags Distributed by:Western Family Foods, Inc. Portland, OR UPC 0 15400 16635 5 (2.) Shur Fine Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Western Family Foods, Inc. Portland, OR UPC 0 15400 86635 4 (3.) HyVee Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt 2 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Hy-Vee Inc, West Des Moines Iowa, UPC 0 75450 13287 815400 16635 (4.) market pantry Chopped Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt 2.25 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Target Corp., MN, UPC 0 85239 52108 3 (5.) Pears Gourmet Macadamia Nuts Raw, Net Wt 1 LB, plastic bags with gold adhesive label. Distributed by:Marathon Ventures, Bellevue, NE UPC 0 75049 42186 4 (6.) CWD Cash-Wa Distributing, Co. Macadamia Nuts Raw, Net Wt 5 LBS, Distributed by:Cash-Wa Distributing, Co, Kearney, North Platte and Sidney, NE (7.) Macadamia Nuts Raw, Net Wt 5 LBS, Distributed by:Pegler Sysco, Lincoln, NE (8.) Bulk Case Mayan Gold Macadamia Nuts Style #5, Net Wt 25 LBS, Distributed by:Marathon Ventures, Bellevue, NE.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Is Macadamia nuts in various formats: ) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts recalled?
Yes. Marathon Ventures recalled Macadamia nuts in various formats: ) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts on 28 Oct 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0589-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.
Which lots are affected?
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) "Western Family" Best by Dates: 11MAR2014, 23JUN2014, 11AUG2015 and 6OCT2015 (2.) "Shur Fine" Best by Dates: 11MAR2015, 23JUN2015 and 11AUG2015 (3.) "HyVee" Best by Dates: 27AUG2015, 28AUG2015 and 10OCT2015 (4.) "market pantry" Best by Dates: 28APR2015, 1MAY2015, 28MAY2015, 1JUL2015, 23JUL2015, 21AUG2015 and 16OCT2015 (5.) "Pears Gourmet" Best by Date: 23JUL2015 (6.) "CWD Cash-Wa Distributing, Co." , 14170 and 14261 (7.) "Pegler Sysco", 14052, 14094, 14128, 14181 and 14267 (8.) Bulk Case "Mayan Gold", SDC 0034
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed nationwide.
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 21 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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