The Kane County Health Department is advising residents that Sincerely Nuts Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling packages of Sincerely Nuts Macadamia Nuts (Raw) Whole and Sincerely Nuts Macadamia Nuts (Raw) Unsalted Halves and Pieces because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem, but the products were distributed nationwide via online sales through the company’s website www.sincerelynuts.com from June 16 through Aug. 10, and at www.amazon.com.

A little more than a week ago, the Kane County Health Department sent a press release regarding a recall of Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, a product of Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA.

Salmonella an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.  In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled product was packed in clear, flexible plastic packages:

• Sincerely Nuts Macadamia Nuts (Raw) Whole was sold in 1 lb., 2 lb. and 5 lb. packages bearing Lot Number T7R1A22045 and EXPIRES: 1/2016 stamped on the back label.
• Sincerely Nuts Macadamia Nuts (Raw) Unsalted Halves and Pieces come in 2 lb. packages bearing EXPIRES: 11/2015 stamped on the back label (there is no lot code).  New product will have a lot number.

Production of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-272-8780 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday.

SOURCE: Kane County Health Department press release