FDAClass IIJanuary 21, 2015

Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain recall

Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic; Net WT. 13.5 oz. (383 g) plastic tub; Ingredients: Organic Almonds - Unpasteurized Distributed by Whole Foods Market IP, LP, Emeryville, CA 94608

Why was Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain recalled?

Customer reported high levels of hydrogen cyanide in Raw Organic almonds after testing due to a consumer complaint.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Sell by 4/18/15 to 6/6/15; UPC 9-99482-00071-7 Firmis also recalling almonds with a sell by date of 6/7/15, even though they were sourced from a different lot.

Product
Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic; Net WT. 13.5 oz. (383 g) plastic tub; Ingredients: Organic Almonds - Unpasteurized Distributed by Whole Foods Market IP, LP, Emeryville, CA 94608
Recalling firm
Marin Food Specialties Inc
Quantity
226 cases (12 x 13.5 oz. containers) or 228.25 lbs.
Distribution
CA, NV, OR, WA, ID
Recall date
January 21, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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