Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.

Recall #F-2737-3015 · Initiated 2015-05-22

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What happened

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets is recalling Natural Grocers brand Raw Macadamia Nuts (10 oz. packages) because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The recall affects products distributed nationwide.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product could potentially be affected, particularly young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems who are more vulnerable to serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have contacted the nuts with hot soapy water.

Product

Natural Grocers Raw Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt. 10 oz. package, Sealed plastic bag.

Reason for recall

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets Inc. is recalling various lots of Natural Grocers brand Macadamia nuts because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

26398

Distribution

Nationwide. No foreign or military/VA/govt consignees.

Lot / code info

UPC Code: 000080657552, Package Lot # 15-056, 15-041, 15-104, 15-090, 15-077, 15-020, 14-365, 14-360, 14-337, 14-328, 15-127

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2016-01-07