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Macadamia Nuts Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Risk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Whole Foods Market, which has locations in Westchester County, has voluntarily recalled its packaged raw macadamia nuts due to a potential salmonella risk, according to a press release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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The recalled product is labeled Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts, and comes in 11-ounce plastic tubs.

The UPC code is 7695862059-1, with a best-by date of Feb. 4, 2016.

Customers should throw out such packages and bring their receipt to a local Whole Foods Market for a refund.

No illnesses have been reported, but FDA testing of a batch of the nuts in question came back positive for salmonella.

The salmonella organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal complications, especially among young children, elderly people, and other people with compromised immune systems.

For more information, call Whole Foods Market Customer Service at 512-477-5566, ext. 20060.

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