CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted retail recalled
NOW Health Group is recalling NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted retail, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 12 Jun 2020 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-1002-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85846
- Recalling firm
- NOW Health Group, Bloomingdale, IL
- Brand
- NOW Real
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Jun 2020
- FDA classified
- 24 Jun 2020
- Reported
- 1 Jul 2020
- 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
| 12 Jun 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jun 2020 | Classified by FDA | +12 days |
| 1 Jul 2020 | 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
The product tested positive for Salmonella enterica.
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
NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted 8 oz retail bag UPC 733739071194 Item number 7119
Where it was distributed
Online and in retail stores nationwide.
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Is NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted retail recalled?
Yes. NOW Health Group recalled NOW Real Food Raw Macadamia Nuts Unsalted retail on 12 Jun 2020. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1002-2020.
Why was it recalled?
The product tested positive for Salmonella enterica.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 3141055
Where was it sold?
Online and in retail stores 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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