Baking Macadamia Nuts Pulled From Shelves Over Salmonella Fears
So, there’s an important food safety alert making the rounds, and it’s something anyone who cooks, bakes, or snacks on nuts might want to pay attention to. A batch of baking macadamia nuts has been recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination, and the situation has raised a few eyebrows—mostly because the recall was quietly posted on the FDA’s Enforcement Reports page, not the usual recall page. That means fewer details were provided, including whether any illnesses have been reported so far.
The recall was issued by American Nuts, a company based in Sylmar, California. These particular macadamia nuts weren’t widely distributed across the U.S.; instead, they were shipped to just two distributors in Hawaii. Still, about 2,700 units are involved, so there’s definitely a chance they are already in people’s homes or pantries, especially if they’re used for holiday baking or cooking.
Also Read:The product in question is labeled as Dry Roasted Baking Macadamia Nuts —unsalted halves that are typically used for baking, cooking, or even topping ice cream. They come in a 20-ounce container, and the packaging carries the UPC 8 60011 44301 8 with the lot code 307HMNC25L3 . No photo was provided in the recall notice, which isn’t ideal, but the UPC and lot code are the key things to look for.
If someone has this product at home, it should not be eaten. It should not even be used as an ingredient for another recipe, because Salmonella isn’t something that can be taken lightly. The safest option is to either return the nuts to the store for a full refund or throw them away—carefully. Officials recommend double-bagging the nuts and placing them in a tightly sealed trash bin so no one else can access them.
And if someone has already eaten the nuts, health experts advise watching for symptoms of Salmonella over the next week. Those symptoms can include fever, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If any of those show up, it’s best to contact a doctor right away, since Salmonella can lead to dehydration and more serious complications, especially in children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
This recall serves as another reminder of just how common food safety issues can be, even with products that seem harmless. Macadamia nuts are typically thought of as a simple baking ingredient, but contamination can happen anywhere along the production chain. Keeping an eye on recall alerts—especially around the holidays when baking ramps up—is always a smart move.
For now, the main takeaway is simple: check your pantry, look for that UPC and lot code, and make sure those macadamia nuts are either returned or safely discarded.
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