nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0551-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Two brands of organic creamy almond butter (MaraNatha and Whole Foods 365) may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. The affected products are 16 oz. jars that were sold in stores and online across multiple 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 if you have either of these products at home by looking for the UPC codes listed (51651060219 for MaraNatha or 99482405960 for Whole Foods 365). If you find them, do not eat them and throw them away or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps.

Product

MaraNatha Organic Roasted Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 51651060219; Whole Foods 365 Organic Creamy Almond Butter, 16 oz., UPC 99482405960.

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

2882 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: 23DEC14 thru 04JUN15; 23DEC14

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13