The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0307-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Justin's Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Justin's Nut Butter is voluntarily recalling certain lots of peanut butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a supplier recall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Justin's Nut Butter has initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots and sizes of Justin's Classic Peanut Butter, Organic Peanut Butter, and Natural Honey Peanut Butter. This action is taken in response to a voluntary recall by Sunland, Inc. of their nut butter products. The recalled Justin's products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recall includes 246 units of Justin's Classic Peanut Butter in 5 lb and 45 lb sizes, with Material Numbers F0004701 and F0033001. These products were distributed nationwide and in Canada through distributors, supermarket chains, the firm's website via Eye Level Solutions, and Amazon. Distributors were located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. The affected products have Best By Dates ranging from 03/06/11 to 9/23/2013.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and check the packaging for the material numbers and best-by dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Justin's Classic Peanut Butter, 5 lb, Material Number F0004701, 45 lb Material number F0033001.
Affected units
246

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 (1)

  • Best By Dates from 03/06/11 to 9/23/2013.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 15 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Justin's Nut Butter under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 8 products in this recall →