Maisie Jane's Smooth Almond Butter Recalled for High Aflatoxin Levels
Maisie Jane's Smooth almond butter is being recalled due to high levels of aflatoxin contamination. Consumers should discard the product or return it for a refund.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Aflatoxin is a high-risk mycotoxin that can cause serious health effects including liver disease. Although no illnesses have been reported in the source material, the documented presence of high aflatoxin levels in a food product warrants a High severity classification.
Plain-English summary
Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products Inc. is recalling Maisie Jane's Smooth almond butter in 12-ounce glass jars due to high levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mycotoxin that can pose a serious health risk if consumed.
A total of 4,834 jars have been distributed throughout the United States to 13 consignees in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New York, Georgia, California, and Ohio. The affected product is Lot Code 30122 with a best-by date of 10/24.
Consumers who have purchased this almond butter should stop consuming it immediately. Affected jars should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase for a refund. For questions about the recall, consumers may contact Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Maisie Jane's Smooth almond butter, 12 oz glass jar, 6 units per case, shelf stable
- Manufacturer
- Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products Inc.
- Category
- Food — Nut Butter
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,834
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot Code 30122
- Best by used by 10/24
Distribution
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