nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0546-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Two brands of raw creamy almond butter (MaraNatha and Trader Joe's) are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products are 16 oz. jars distributed widely across the US and other countries, as well as sold online.

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 of serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Check if you have either of these products at home by looking for the UPC numbers listed (51651092180 for MaraNatha or 00569958 for Trader Joe's). If you do, do not eat them—throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.

Product

MaraNatha Raw Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092180 Trader Joe's Raw Creamy Almond Butter Unsalted, 16 oz., UPC 00569958.

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

85,714 cases

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: 05APR15 thru 02JUL15; 27DEC14 thru 18JUL15;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13