Macadamia Nuts (Marathon Ventures) – salmonella contamination (2014)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags Distributed by:Western Family Foods, Inc. Portland, OR UPC 0 15400 16635 5 (2.) Shur Fine Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Western Family Foods, Inc. Portland, OR UPC 0 15400 86635 4 (3.) HyVee Macadamia Nuts, Net Wt 2 oz. plastic bags. Distributed by:Hy-Vee Inc, West Des Moines Iowa, UPC 0 75450 13287 815400 16635 (4.) market pantry Chopped Macadamia N
Brand
Marathon Ventures Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) "Western Family" Best by Dates: 11MAR2014, 23JUN2014, 11AUG2015 and 6OCT2015 (2.) "Shur Fine" Best by Dates: 11MAR2015, 23JUN2015 and 11AUG2015 (3.) "HyVee" Best by Dates: 27AUG2015, 28AUG2015 and 10OCT2015 (4.) "market pantry" Best by Dates: 28APR2015, 1MAY2015, 28MAY2015, 1JUL2015, 23JUL2015, Co.", 14170 and 14261 (7.) "Pegler Sysco", 14052, 14094, 14128, 14181 and 14267 (8.) Bulk Case "Mayan Gold", SDC 0034
Products Sold
Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) "Western Family" Best by Dates: 11MAR2014, 23JUN2014, 11AUG2015 and 6OCT2015 (2.) "Shur Fine" Best by Dates: 11MAR2015, 23JUN2015 and 11AUG2015 (3.) "HyVee" Best by Dates: 27AUG2015, 28AUG2015 and 10OCT2015 (4.) "market pantry" Best by Dates: 28APR2015, 1MAY2015, 28MAY2015, 1JUL2015, 23JUL2015, 21AUG2015 and 16OCT2015 (5.) "Pears Gourmet" Best by Date: 23JUL2015 (6.) "CWD Cash-Wa Distributing, Co." , 14170 and 14261 (7.) "Pegler Sysco", 14052, 14094, 14128, 14181 and 14267 (8.) Bulk Case "Mayan Gold", SDC 0034
Marathon Ventures Inc is recalling Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, Net Wt 5 oz. plastic b due to Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026