CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Raw Macadamia Nuts recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling Raw Macadamia Nuts, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By dates of March 19, 2016 through June 21, 2016.

Quantity recalled420 cases (12 packages, 11 ounces each, per case)

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-2916-2015
FDA event ID: 71586
Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Jun 2015
FDA classified: 31 Jul 2015
Reported: 12 Aug 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

25 Jun 2015	Recall initiated by company
31 Jul 2015	Classified by FDA	+36 days
12 Aug 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

Product found positive for 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

Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts NET WT 11 oz (312g). UPC: 0-76958-62059-1, Distributed by Whole Foods Market Austin, TX 78703

Where it was distributed

AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, KS, LA, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT

Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Hawaii Kansas Louisiana New Mexico Nevada Oklahoma Texas Utah

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Product found positive for Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Best By dates of March 19, 2016 through June 21, 2016.

Where was it sold?

AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, KS, LA, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT

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.

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