Food safety authorities in Canada have issued a recall for various macadamia nuts and macadamia nut-containing products after they were found to have potential Salmonella contamination. The recall notice was last updated on March 5, 2026, and affects products sold online and in several provinces including Alberta and British Columbia.

The affected items include bulk macadamia nut mixes and packaged macadamia products sold under multiple brands. Officials warn that food contaminated with Salmonella may not appear spoiled but can still cause illness.

Brands and Products Affected

The recall involves multiple brands and products, including:

1. Country Grocer

   • Super Mac Mix Unsalted – sold in bulk

   • Super Mac Mix Salted – sold in bulk

   • Sold between Nov. 18, 2025 and Feb. 24, 2026 at several Country Grocer stores in British Columbia.

2. Nature’s Health

   • Salted and Roasted Super Mac’s Mix – 200 g and 400 g packages

   • Sold from Nov. 27, 2025 to Feb. 23, 2026 at Nature’s Health Products in Nelson, British Columbia.

3. Rancho Vignola

   • Macadamias – Raw (454 g, 907 g, and 2.27 kg)

   • Sold online between Nov. 12, 2025 and Feb. 10, 2026.

4. Simply Delicious

   • Unsalted Super Mac’s Nut Mix – bulk

   • Super Mac’s Mix – bulk

   • Sold from Nov. 11, 2025 to Feb. 24, 2026 at Simply Delicious Natural and Gourmet Market in Vernon, British Columbia.

5. Unbranded Product

   • Unsalted Super Mac Mix – bulk

   • Sold between Dec. 15, 2025 and Feb. 24, 2026 at The Market on Yates in Victoria, British Columbia.

In total, 24 recalled products are linked to the recall notice.

Health Risk

Salmonella contamination can cause serious illness. Symptoms may include:

• Fever
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea

Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems may face a higher risk of severe infection. In rare cases, complications such as severe arthritis may occur.

What Consumers Should Do

Food safety authorities advise consumers and retailers to:

• Do not consume, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products.
• Check homes and businesses for the affected items.
• Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
• Contact a healthcare provider if illness occurs after consumption.

Authorities are continuing their food safety investigation and monitoring the situation for additional affected products.

Source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-macadamia-nuts-and-macadamia-nut-containing-products-recalled-due-salmonella