MODERATE RISK Terminated F-0715-2015

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

Recalled by Marin Food Specialties Inc

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Reason for Recall

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

Product Details

Product Quantity

226 cases (12 x 13.5 oz. containers) or 228.25 lbs.

Product Type

Food

Code Info

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.

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution & Geography

Distribution Pattern

CA, NV, OR, WA, ID

Company Location

Byron, CA, 94514

Timeline

Report Date

01/21/2015

Recall Initiated

11/07/2014

Classification Date

01/14/2015

Termination Date

01/20/2015

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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