Home / Specialty Commodities, Inc. / F-0124-2013
Class I
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Recall #F-0124-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-13
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Specialty Commodities, Inc. is recalling raw shelled macadamia nuts from Guatemala because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The recall affects about 27,350 pounds of product distributed to seven states.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed or has these nuts in their home could potentially be affected, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
What to do
If you purchased raw shelled macadamia nuts and live in CA, GA, IL, MO, NY, TX, or WA, check your packaging for lot number 2 70 JUNE 25/12 423. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.
Product
Macadamia Nuts Style 2, RAW, SHELLED. DESCRIPTION OF CARTON FROM GUATEMALA: LOT 2 70 JUNE 25/12 423, 43 1 NORMAL/BIG .
Reason for recall
Specialty Commodities Inc., is recalling product due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Quantity affected
27,350 lbs (1094- 25 lb cartons)
Distribution
CA, GA, IL, MO, NY, TX, WA
Lot / code info
Lot #: 275 & 271 BEST BEFORE MAY/14, 1427
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2017-06-28
Recalling firm
Specialty Commodities, Inc.
1530 47th St N
Fargo, ND 58102-2858
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.