Class IITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 7, 2014

Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic; Net WT. 13.5 oz. (383 g)…

Recalling firm: Marin Food Specialties Inc

Why it was recalled

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

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ProductWhole 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
Package size13.5 oz
UPC999482000717

FDA code information

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.

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Original product description

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

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
UPC999482000717Sell 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.

Original FDA recall reason

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

Recall details

Recall number
F-0715-2015
Event ID
69725
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 7, 2014
Reported
Jan 21, 2015
Classified
Jan 14, 2015
Terminated
Jan 20, 2015
Quantity
226 cases (12 x 13.5 oz. containers) or 228.25 lbs.
Location
Byron, CA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

CA, NV, OR, WA, ID

FDA source record · F-0715-2015

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