The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0209-2017·Announced 2016-10-26

New Seasons Market Recalls Almond Butter Labeled Incorrectly as Peanut Butter

New Seasons Market is recalling Creamy Almond Butter because some jars labeled as almond butter actually contain peanut butter. This labeling error poses a risk to consumers with peanut allergies.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as 'Class I'. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death, particularly for individuals with peanut allergies.

Plain-English summary

New Seasons Market is voluntarily recalling its brand name Creamy Almond Butter, 16oz jars, due to a labeling error. The recall affects 3,741 units with UPC 4060010401. The specific issue is that some jars labeled as Almond Butter actually contain Peanut Butter.

The affected products were distributed to New Seasons Markets in Washington, Oregon, and California. The recall includes products with best-by dates of 06/16/2017, 08/15/2017, and 08/30/2017. The 08/15/2017 lot was added to the recall on 9/13/16, after the initial initiation.

Consumers with peanut allergies should check their pantries for these specific jars. If the label indicates Almond Butter but the contents are Peanut Butter, the product should not be consumed. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
New Seasons Market Creamy Almond Butter 16oz; Label reads in part "***NEW SEASONS WILD FRIENDS FOODS PORTLAND, OR *** IT'S A JAR OF ALMOND BUTTER CREAMY A hint of Jacobsen Sea Salt***" UPC 4060010401;
Manufacturer
NEW SEASONS MARKET
Category
Food — Nut Butters
Hazard
Affected units
3,741

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 (4)

  • BEST BY 06/16/2017
  • BEST BY 08/15/2017
  • and BEST BY 08/30/2017. The 08/15/2017 lot was added to the recall on 9/13/16
  • after initiation. Press release contained all three lot codes.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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