Macadamia nuts recalled due to Salmonella contamination

Sunco and Frenchie LLC of Pine Brook, NJ, are recalling Terrafina brand macadamia nuts packaged in 6-ounce plastic containers because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Terrafina brand macadamia nuts were distributed through stores in New York. Oak Foods LLC was the distributor.

Brand name Terrafina with the product name Macadamia in the Raw are involved in the recall. The expiration date is 05/2025 and the lot number is RMA241201, with a UPC number of 847938003570. The container is square plastic and the label indicates size 6 oz and has a light green color for the front label. The nutrition label indicates that it is distributed by Oak Foods LLC, Bronx NY 10474.

The raw macadamia nuts were manufactured by SolCaribe, SA, Costa Rica.

No illnesses have been reported so far.

About Salmonella infections

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. Anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are vulnerable, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled nuts and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without becoming ill or showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infections to others.

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