nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group

Recall #F-0552-2015 · Initiated 2014-08-19

Plain-language summary

by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

MaraNatha and Kroger brand no-stir creamy almond butter products may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that causes foodborne illness. The affected products were 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 of serious illness.

What to do

Stop eating the affected almond butter and throw it away or return it to the store. Check your kitchen for the recalled products by looking for the specific UPC codes listed. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of Salmonella infection, such as diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps.

Product

MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 51651093682; MaraNatha No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 340 grams, UPC 51651093453; Kroger No Stir Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 11110791214;

Reason for recall

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

293,038 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: 16DEC14 thru 11MAY15 11DEC14 thru 05JUL15; 14DEC14 thru 14JUL15; 12DEC14 thru 21JUL15;

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2015-07-13