Honolulu shoppers who picked up baking mac nuts at Costco's Hawaii Kai warehouse are being told to pull them out of the pantry and bring them back. The store is asking members to return 20-ounce bags of Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Co. Baking Nuts after the product's maker, American Nuts LLC, voluntarily recalled a single lot over Salmonella concerns. The affected packages carry item number 1840464 and lot code 307HMNC25L3 and were sold between Nov. 29 and Dec. 4. Customers are being urged not to eat the nuts and can return the product to Costco for a full refund.
What Was Recalled
The recall covers dry-roasted, unsalted macadamia halves packaged in 20-ounce containers. The affected lot is stamped with UPC 8 60011 44301 8 and lot code 307HMNC25L3. About 2,700 units are included in the withdrawal, and the action appears on the FDA's Enforcement Report after routine testing raised the Salmonella concern, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The firm says the product was distributed to two recipients in Hawaii.
Where It Was Sold And What To Do
The recall specifically names Costco's Hawaii Kai warehouse in Honolulu as a retail location where the bags were sold. Shoppers are advised to check their packaging for the lot code and return any affected product to the store for a full refund, as per Hawaii News Now. Those with questions can contact American Nuts at (818) 364-8855 or through the company's contact page for more information.
Broader Pattern
This recall is part of a broader run of nut-related Salmonella troubles this month. Earlier in December, the FDA posted a recall for Wegmans' Deluxe Mixed Nuts after supplier testing found Salmonella in a lot of raw pistachios. That Wegmans action affected stores across multiple states and was listed on the FDA's recall pages.
Health Guidance
Salmonella commonly causes diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever and nausea within hours to several days after exposure. Most healthy people recover without treatment, but infants, older adults and people with weakened immune systems can become seriously ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anyone who develops severe or persistent symptoms after eating the recalled nuts should contact a healthcare provider and mention possible Salmonella exposure.
