Louisiana Snack Alert: Popular Treat Could Be Deadly

(KMDL-FM) It seems as if every day we are reporting a food recall on items popular with palates in Louisiana. I am sure from Lafayette to Lake Charles and Mamou to Henderson, there were shock waves when Louisiana residents of Cajun Country learned of a Cracklin' recall. 

Here in Louisiana, we don't eat to live, we live to eat, so anytime a popular ingredient or snack is subjected to scrutiny by the investigators at the Food and Drug Administration, we pay attention. If we are going to "be what we eat" then we don't want to "be dead". At least that's the popular line of thinking among us, the overly idulgent and obese of Loiusiana.

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Oddly enough, the product that is now the subject of a Level One Recall by the FDA is thought of by most people as a "healthy snack". If you're unfamiliar with how the FDA codes its recall advisories,s we can confirm Level One is the most serious.

What Does "Level One Recall"  From the FDA Mean?

According to the FDA website, a Level One recall or advisory is only issued when the products involved could cause serious health problems or death. In this case, the concern not only of the FDA but also the manufacturer of the snack in question has to do with allergens and people who might have sensitivities to allergens that were undisclosed on the packaging of the product.

The popular snack treat involved in this most recent FDA advisory is from Hawaii-based Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Company LLC. The products in question are the 0.6-ounce and 4-ounce bags of its Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia nuts.

The above photo, courtesy of the FDA is of the 0.6 ounce package. The image below is the packaging for the 4-ounce package of the recalled product.

The products were voluntarily pulled by the manufacturer due to the undeclared presence of almonds and cashews. People who have severe allergies to those products could experience serious health issues.

Where Were Recalled Macadamia Nuts Shipped in the United States?

According to information provided by the Mauna Loa, the product manufacturer, the recalled products were shipped to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

While the product may not have been shipped directly to outlets in Louisiana, the fact that neighboring states are involved and the threat is so serious, we wanted you to be aware of this potential health risk.