nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0550-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

nSpired Natural Foods is recalling three brands of creamy almond butter because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The affected products were sold in stores and online across the United States and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could potentially be affected, as Salmonella can cause illness in the general population, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.

What to do

Check if you have any of the recalled almond butter products (check the UPC codes listed) and do not eat them. You can throw the product away or return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund.

Product

MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651060325; MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter, 26 oz., UPC 51651092897; Whole Foods 365 Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 99482406578.

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

101,922 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: 24DEC14 thru 17JUN15; 04DEC14 thru 21APR15; 23DEC14 thru 24DEC14;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13