nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0540-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Two brands of crunchy almond butter (MaraNatha and Whole Foods 365) have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The recall affects products sold in stores and online across the U.S. and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check your kitchen for these products using the UPC codes listed (51651092012 for MaraNatha or 99482406561 for Whole Foods 365). If you have either product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a doctor if you develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps within the next few days.

Product

MaraNatha Roasted Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092012; Whole Foods 365 Crunchy Almond Butter, 16 oz.., UPC 99482406561.

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

7897 cases total

Distribution

Products were distributed through out the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and United Arab Emirates. The products also were available for purchase on the internet: Harristeeter.com; Quidsi (1-800 diapers.com); Walmart.com; Kehe Foods (eyelevelsolutions.com); and Target.com. Products were also donated at Oregon Food Bank in Oregon and was further distributed to regional food bank facility in Washington.

Lot / code info

Best By Dates Range: 26DEC14 thru 06JUN15 and 24DEC14 thru 26DEC14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13