Mahina Mele Farm recalls certified organic macadamia nuts due to Salmonella contamination in a specific lot. Consumers should avoid these products to prevent foodborne illness.
IEH sample of macadamia nuts was found positive for Salmonella
Mahina Mele Farm is recalling certified organic macadamia nuts that tested positive for Salmonella. This recall is important because eating contaminated nuts can cause food poisoning.
Salmonella bacteria can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. The contamination was found in a specific lot of nuts that were sold as certified organic and 100% Big Island Grown.
Anyone who purchased the recalled lot of macadamia nuts from Mahina Mele Farm. People with weakened immune systems are at slightly higher risk of foodborne illness.
Check for the lot number 016 on the packaging, which was sold in 5 lb. bags with a best by date of November 26, 2015. The product is labeled as 'Izzie Macs! Macadamia Nuts; salted and unsalted pieces.'
Look for the lot number 016 on the packaging of the 5 lb. bags sold by Mahina Mele Farm with a best by date of November 26, 2015.
No, the recalled lot of macadamia nuts tested positive for Salmonella and should not be consumed.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should avoid consuming the product and check with the manufacturer for further instructions.
Check for the lot number 016 on the packaging of the 5 lb. bags sold by Mahina Mele Farm with a best by date of November 26, 2015.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mahina Mele Farm to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-3061-2015 — Mahina Mele Farm Mahina Mele Farm Hello, I own a Mahina Mele Farm that is covered by recall F-3061-2015 from Mahina Mele Farm. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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