nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0548-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

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What happened

MaraNatha Organic Raw Creamy Almond Butter in 8 oz. and 16 oz. jars may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The affected products were sold in stores and online across the United States and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed or may consume these products could potentially get sick, as Salmonella affects the general population.

What to do

Check your home for these products using the UPC codes listed (51651092630 for 8 oz. and 51651092173 for 16 oz.). Do not eat the product; throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. If you have eaten this almond butter and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

MaraNatha Organic Raw Creamy Almond Butter, 8 oz., UPC 51651092630; MaraNatha Organic Raw Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651092173.

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

15342 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: 13APR15 thru 30JUN15; 14APR15 thru 01JUL15;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13