Both retail and bulk packages of macadamia nuts produced by Marathon Ventures are being recalled due to Salmonella risk.
Marathon Ventures, Inc. announced today that it is voluntarily recalling various retail and bulk packages containing raw macadamia nuts as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, diabetics, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled products were sold between July 2, 2015 and February 3, 2016, through grocery, foodservice, other retail outlets, and direct mail orders via company website nationwide. Affected products are packaged as follows:
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| UPC | BRAND | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UNIT WT | CODE DATE / LOT NUMBER | LOT CODE LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 15400 86635 4 | Shurfine | Macadamia Diced Nuts | 5oz / 142g | Best By: 2 SEP 2016 | Front of bag – top right |
| 0 15400 16635 5 | Western Family | Macadamia Diced Nuts | 5oz / 142g | Best By: 3 AUG 2016 | Front of bag – top right |
| Best By: 4 AUG 2016 | Front of bag – top right | ||||
| Best By: 2 SEP 2016 | Front of bag – top right | ||||
| 0 75450 13287 8 | HyVee | Macadamia Nuts | 2oz / 57g | Best By: 10 JUL 2016 | Back of bag – mid right |
| 0 85239 52108 3 | Market Pantry | Chopped Macadamia Nuts | 2.25oz / 64g | Best By: 13 AUG 2016 | Back of bag – right side |
| Best By: 11 SEP 2016 | Back of bag – right side | ||||
| 0 75049 42186 4 | Pear’s Gourmet | Macadamia Nuts Raw | 16oz / 454g | Best By: 11 SEP 2016 | Front of bag – near top |
| Best By: 25 SEP 2016 | Front of bag – near top | ||||
| 06509 | Cash-Wa Distributing | Macadamia Nuts Raw | 5lbs / 2.27kg | 15204 | Bot right on case label |
| 15260 | Bot right on case label | ||||
| Bulk Case | Nutpro C.C. | Macadamia Nuts Style #5 | 25lbs | 79818 | Case label |
The issue was brought to the Company’s attention by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following a Salmonella positive product found during routine product sampling.
There have been no illnesses or injuries reported to-date affiliated with these products. Anyone concerned about an injury/illness should contact a physician immediately. Marathon Ventures, Inc. has informed the FDA of its actions and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
Consumers who have purchased the items listed above should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
Consumers may direct their questions regarding the recalled items to Marathon Ventures, Inc. at (402) 934-8223 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM Central Time or via e-mail at [email protected]
