Raw macadamia nuts recalled because of possible Salmonella contamination

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Marathon Ventures Inc. is voluntarily recalling various retail and bulk packages containing raw macadamia nuts as a precautionary measure because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Marathon Ventures Inc. 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 that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, 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 issue was brought to the company’s attention by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration following routine testing.

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.

Consumers who have purchased the items listed below should not consume this product and should return it to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

The items below were sold after March 11, 2014, through grocery, food service and other retail outlets throughout the country.

UPC | BRAND | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UNIT WEIGHT | CODE DATE LOT NUMBER

0 15400 86635 4 Shurfine Macadamia Diced Nuts 5oz/142g Best By: 11 MAR 2015

Best By: 23 JUN 2015

Best By: 11 AUG 2015

0 15400 16635 5 Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts 5oz/142g Best By: 11 MAR 2015

Best By: 23 JUN 2015

Best By: 11 AUG 2015

Best By: 6 OCT 2015

0 75450 13287 8 HyVee Macadamia Nuts 2oz/57g Best By: 27 AUG 2015

Best By: 28 AUG 2015

Best By: 10 OCT 2015

0 85239 52108 3 Market Pantry Chopped Macadamia Nuts 2.25oz/64g Best By: 28 APR 2015

Best By: 1 MAY 2015

Best By: 28 MAY 2015

Best By: 1 JUL 2015

Best By: 23 JUL 2015

Best By: 21 AUG 2015

Best By: 16 OCT 2015

0 75049 42186 4 Pear’s Gourmet Macadamia Nuts Raw 16oz/454g Best By: 23 JUL 2015

Cash-Wa Distributing Macadamia Nuts Raw 5lbs/2.27kg

14170

14261

06509 Pegler Sysco Macadamia Nuts Raw 5lbs/2.27kg

14052

14094

14128

14181

14267

Bulk Case Mayan Gold Macadamia Nuts Style #5 25lbs PO# 0011766 SDC 0034

Consumers may direct their questions regarding the recalled items to Marathon Ventures, Inc.

Customer Service toll-free at (800) 828-7688 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30PM Central

Time or via e-mail at customerservice@marathonventuresinc.com.