CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 May 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesUPC Code: 000080657552, Package Lot # 15-056, 15-041, 15-104, 15-090, 15-077, 15-020, 14-365, 14-360, 14-337, 14-328, 15-127

Quantity recalled26398

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-2737-3015
FDA event ID: 71349
Recalling firm: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Lakewood, CO
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 May 2015
FDA classified: 19 Jun 2015
Reported: 1 Jul 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

22 May 2015	Recall initiated by company
19 Jun 2015	Classified by FDA	+28 days
1 Jul 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

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. is recalling various lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia nuts because the product has the potential to be contaminated with 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

Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt. 10 oz. package, Sealed plastic bag.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide. No foreign or military/VA/govt consignees.

Nationwide Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled?

Yes. Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets recalled Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts on 22 May 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2737-3015.

Why was it recalled?

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. is recalling various lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia nuts because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

UPC Code: 000080657552, Package Lot # 15-056, 15-041, 15-104, 15-090, 15-077, 15-020, 14-365, 14-360, 14-337, 14-328, 15-127

Where was it sold?

Nationwide. No foreign or military/VA/govt consignees.

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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