CLASS I Food recall · Reported 16 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Organic Macadamia Butter recalled by Living Tree Community Foods

Living Tree Community Foods is recalling Organic Macadamia Butter, distributed in 23 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLots 134415, 136215, 101716.

Quantity recalled204 x 8 oz. jars

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-0734-2016
FDA event ID: 73252
Recalling firm: Living Tree Community Foods, Berkeley, CA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 Feb 2016
FDA classified: 8 Mar 2016
Reported: 16 Mar 2016
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

5 Feb 2016	Recall initiated by company
8 Mar 2016	Classified by FDA	+32 days
16 Mar 2016	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

Recall of macadamia nuts and macadamia butter after notification by immediate supplier that the product is under recall due to potential contamination 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

Living Tree Community Foods Organic Macadamia Butter, 8 oz. glass jar. Certified Organic. UPC 64143200987

Where it was distributed

US Distribution only: AZ, WA, MN, CA, CT, FL, NV, UT, MA, PA, CO. MS, GA, NY, TX, IL, OH, OR, KS, MO, NC, ID, VA

Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Nevada New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Recall of macadamia nuts and macadamia butter after notification by immediate supplier that the product is under recall due to potential contamination Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

Lots 134415, 136215, 101716.

Where was it sold?

US Distribution only: AZ, WA, MN, CA, CT, FL, NV, UT, MA, PA, CO. MS, GA, NY, TX, IL, OH, OR, KS, MO, NC, ID, VA

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 73252

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
16 Mar 2016	CLASS I	Organic Macadamia Nuts recalled by Living Tree Community Foods	Living Tree Community Foods	Salmonella	23 states

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