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FDA Food recall · Reported September 23, 2015

Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags

Product contaminated with Salmonella

Recall #
F-3234-2015
Affected scope
110/1 lb units and 24/8 oz units
Initiated
August 25, 2015
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Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son recalled Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags - a critical-severity action.

Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags was recalled by Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son in September 23, 2015. Reason: Product contaminated with Salmonella. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-3234-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Product contaminated with Salmonella.

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
September 23, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-3234-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-3234-2015) was formally reported on September 23, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 25, 2015. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of New Bedford, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 110/1 lb units and 24/8 oz units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Product contaminated with Salmonella Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: AZ, CT,DC, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

110/1 lb units and 24/8 oz units

Related Recalls

6

2 from same agency

Product description

Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags

Reason for recall

Product contaminated with Salmonella

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-3234-2015
Date reported September 23, 2015
Date initiated August 25, 2015
Recalling firm Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son
Firm location New Bedford, MA
Affected scope 110/1 lb units and 24/8 oz units
Distribution AZ, CT,DC, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-3234-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in 1 lb and 8 oz. plastic bags. Recalled by Friendly Fruit, Inc. dba Sid Wainer & Son. Units affected: 110/1 lb units and 24/8 oz units.
Why was this product recalled?
Product contaminated with Salmonella
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on September 23, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-3234-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: AZ, CT,DC, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, WA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-3234-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported September 23, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.