Have you recently purchased Brazil nuts? Double-check your pantry, as the the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that more than 7,000 packages of Brazil nuts have been recalled nationwide due to high levels of mold and yeast.
The recall was first announced on August 14 by the FDA and involves approximately 7,854 12-ounce bags of Now Real Food’s Whole & Unsalted Raw Brazil Nuts. As of August 28, the affected products were given a Class II risk definition, which is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” per the FDA.
To identify the product, check the packaging for the UPC number 733739070128, best-by date of September 2025, and lot number of 3343549. If you have the product in your possession, throw it out or return it to the place of purchase. The Brazil nuts were distributed nationwide and in Singapore.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), when found in food, mold can cause allergic reactions and respiratory issues. Under certain conditions, mold can produce mycotoxins, which can make you sick—especially those who have compromised immune systems. Since you can only see part of the mold on the food’s surface, cutting the moldy part off is unsafe, as its root threads have likely penetrated deeply into the food.
For the general population, eating mold may not come with any adverse reactions. However, contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have consumed mold and are experiencing side effects such as a cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, nausea, or an upset stomach.
