Jem Raw Chocolate, LLC

Recall #F-0705-2016 · Initiated 2015-12-02

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What happened

Jem Raw Organics Cashew Cardamom Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The product was sold in 1 oz., 6 oz., and 16 oz. glass jars across the US and several other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Stop eating this product and throw it away, or return it to the store where you purchased it. If you've eaten it and develop symptoms like diarrhea, fever, or abdominal cramps, contact your doctor.

Product

Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC 6 09728 97861 7; Net wt. 6 oz., UPC 6 09728 97860 0; Net wt. 16 oz., UPC 6 09728 97854 9; The product is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Almonds, Cashews, Coconut Sugar, Lucuma, Vanilla, Cardamon***".

Reason for recall

Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread is recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Quantity affected

the firm did not provide

Distribution

Products are distributed nationwide in the US and in Canada, Japan, and Germany

Lot / code info

Lot/Batch # 1685-2022. Best by dates range from 062116 through 103016 (means 6/21/2016 through 10/30/2016). The lot/batch numbers are a sequential number, starting with the beginning of operations. The number is independent of the product being manufactured. The digits themselves have no specific meaning.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Press Release

Terminated

2017-03-01