If you have a bag of Dan-D Pak macadamia nuts sitting in your pantry, you might want to take a closer look.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Dan-D Pak brand Raw Macadamia Nuts due to possible Salmonella contamination in BC & Alberta.
The recall was triggered by CFIA test results, not by any reported illnesses.
That is good news, but it does not mean you should take the warning lightly.
The affected product is sold under the Dan-D Pak label and distributed by Dan-D Foods Ltd.
You can identify it by checking the UPC code on your package.
The CFIA is clear about what you should do if you have this product at home.
Do not consume it, serve it, sell it, or give it away.
Either throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it.
Here is the thing about Salmonella.
Food contaminated with it may not look or smell any different than usual.
It can still make you sick even if everything seems fine.
That is why recalls like this one happen before anyone gets hurt, not after.
For healthy adults, the symptoms are typically short term.
We are talking about fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.
Not fun, but usually manageable for most people.
However, some people are at higher risk for serious complications.
Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immune system can develop severe infections.
In rare cases, those infections can be deadly.
The CFIA says they are conducting a food safety investigation.
They are also making sure retailers are pulling the affected product from shelves across the country.
If you think you became sick after eating this product, contact your healthcare provider.
Even if you are not sure, it is worth mentioning if you have had any of the symptoms listed above.
No illnesses have been reported so far, which is a relief.
But the whole point of a recall is to catch the problem before anyone gets hurt.
Check your snack stash, read the UPC code, and when in doubt, toss it out.
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