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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0715-2015/FDA enforcement
Marin Food Specialties INC·Food·Nov 7, 2014

Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

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

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDACA, NV, OR, WA +1 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameMarin Food Specialties INC
Recalling firmMarin Food Specialties INCByron, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
9 99482 00071 7
Lot / date codes
  • 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.
Distribution area
CANVORWAID

CA, NV, OR, WA, ID

United States

Quantity affected226 cases (12 x 13.5 oz. containers) or 228.25 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 21, 2015
FDA recall numberF-0715-2015

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Marin Food Specialties INC initiated this food recall on November 7, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: Customer reported high levels of hydrogen cyanide in Raw Organic almonds after testing due to a consumer complaint. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, NV, OR, WA, ID.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Customer reported high levels of hydrogen cyanide in Raw Organic almonds after testing due to a consumer complaint.

Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic was made or distributed by Marin Food Specialties INC in Byron, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0715-2015, dated January 21, 2015.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic recall?

Marin Food Specialties INC recalled Whole Foods Organic Raw Almonds Imported from Spain USDA Organic in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0715-2015. Customer reported high levels of hydrogen cyanide in Raw Organic almonds after testing due to a consumer complaint.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Marin Food Specialties 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-0715-2015. 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.