Jem Raw Chocolate, LLC

Recall #F-0708-2016 · Initiated 2015-12-02

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What happened

Jem Raw Organics is recalling their Superberry Maqui Camu Sprouted Almond Spread because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects all sizes of this product sold in the US and several other countries.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your pantry for this product using the UPC codes listed (1 oz: 6 09728 97864 8, 6 oz: 6 09728 97858 7, or 16 oz: 6 09728 97852 5) and do not eat it. Either throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC 6 09728 97864 8; Net wt. 6 oz., UPC 6 09728 97858 7; Net wt. 16 oz., UPC 6 09728 97852 5; The product is labeled in parts: "***ORGANIC INGREDIENTS Almonds, Coconut Sugar, Maqui Berry, Lucuma, Vanilla, Camu***".

Reason for recall

Superberry Maqui Camu - Sprouted 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