Whole Foods Market is voluntarily pulling macadamia nuts from its shelves in 12 states after a possible Salmonella contamination, the FDA announced this week.
Salmonella was detected as the nuts underwent routine testing, though no illnesses have been reported in connection with the food.
The product, labeled “Whole Foods Market Raw Macadamia Nuts,” was sold in 11-ounce plastic tubs with best-by dates between March 19, 2016, and June 21, 2016.
They were placed in Whole Food stores in California, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah.
If you bought the potentially contaminated container, throw it away and bring in your receipt for a full refund, the FDA says.
Salmonella is a bacterium that causes diarrhea, fever, vomiting and abdominal cramps in those who are infected.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the illness usually lasts between four and seven days, and it can be potentially deadly in infants, seniors and those with impaired immune systems.
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