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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0589-2015/FDA enforcement
Marathon Ventures INC·Food·Oct 28, 2014

Macadamia Nuts in Various Formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, NET WT 5 OZ

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMarathon Ventures INC
Recalling firmMarathon Ventures INCBellevue, NE, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 15400 16635 50 15400 86635 407 545013 28781 50 85239 52108 30 75049 42186 4
Lot / date codes
  • Macadamia nuts in various formats: (1.) "Western Family" Best by Dates: 11MAR2014, 23JUN2014, 11AUG2015 and 6OCT2015 (2.) "Shur Fine" Best by Dates: 11MAR2015, 23JUN2015 and 11AUG2015 (3.) "HyVee" Best by Dates: 27AUG2015, 28AUG2015 and 10OCT2015 (4.) "market pantry" Best by Dates: 28APR2015, 1MAY2015, 28MAY2015, 1JUL2015, 23JUL2015, 21AUG2015 and 16OCT2015 (5.) "Pears Gourmet" Best by Date: 23JUL2015 (6.) "CWD Cash-Wa Distributing, Co.", 14170 and 14261 (7.) "Pegler Sysco", 14052, 14094, 14128, 14181 and 14267 (8.) Bulk Case "Mayan Gold", SDC 0034
Distribution area
Nationwide

Product was distributed nationwide.

United States

Quantity affected5200 pounds
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 3, 2014
FDA recall numberF-0589-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Marathon Ventures INC initiated this food recall on October 28, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was distributed nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.

Macadamia Nuts in Various Formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, NET WT 5 OZ was made or distributed by Marathon Ventures INC in Bellevue, NE, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0589-2015, dated December 3, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Macadamia Nuts in Various Formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, NET WT 5 OZ recall?

Marathon Ventures INC recalled Macadamia Nuts in Various Formats: (1.) Western Family Macadamia Diced Nuts, NET WT 5 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0589-2015. Macadamia nuts may have possible contamination with Salmonella florida.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Marathon Ventures INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0589-2015. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.