CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Jul 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled by Aurora Products
Aurora Products is recalling Raw Macadamia Nuts, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 14 May 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-2765-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71265
- Recalling firm
- Aurora Products, Orange, CT
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 May 2015
- FDA classified
- 23 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 1 Jul 2015
- 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
| 14 May 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jun 2015 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 1 Jul 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
Product 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
Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 8 oz. plastic cup, packaged under the Aurora and private labels as follows:Belmont Market, Citarella, Ernest & Klein, Gourmet Garage, Harvest Co Op Market, Le District, Lees, Palmers Market, Walter Stewart, Whole Food Market and Wild By Nature. Refer to Best By Date
Where it was distributed
CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, WV
ConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareKentuckyMassachusettsMarylandMaineNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandVirginiaWest Virginia
Questions about this recall
Is Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled?
Yes. Aurora Products recalled Raw Macadamia Nuts on 14 May 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2765-2015.
Why was it recalled?
Product contaminated with Salmonella
Which lots are affected?
Brand/Product Type UPC Best If Used By Date Range Aurora Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 12/10/2015 - 12/30/15; Belmont Market Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date:12/12/2015 - 12/26/2015; Citarella Brand Products Macadamia UPC:150209 - 12050 Best By Date: 12/30/2015; Ernest Klein Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date:12/26/2015 - 1/8/2016; Gourmet Garage Premimum Whole Macadamia Nut UPC: 790845 - 05025 Best Buy Date: 12/17/2015 - 12/30/2015; Harvest Co - Op Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 1/9/2016; Le District Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 12/19/2015 Lees Market Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date:12/12/2015; Palmers Market Macadamia UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 1/8/2016; Wild By Nature Macadamia UPC :655852 - 70083 BestBy Date:12/10/2015 - 12/30/2015; Walter Stewart Market Macadamia UPC:655852 - 00083 Best By Date:12/11/2015 Whole Foods Market Premimum Whole Macadamia Nut UPC: 655852 - 00083 Best By Date: 12/10/2015 - 1/6/2015
Where was it sold?
CT, DC, DE, KY, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, WV
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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