The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0539-2021·Announced 2021-05-26

Natural Way Almond Butter Recalled for Potential Undeclared Peanuts

Simkins Brothers Sweets is recalling Natural Way Almond Butter due to potential undeclared peanuts. Consumers should check for lot #505721.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences from undeclared allergens.

Plain-English summary

Simkins Brothers Sweets, LLC dba Natural Way Food Group is recalling Natural Way Almond Butter 16 oz. packaged in clear plastic jars. The recall is due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts, a major food allergen. The affected product is identified by lot number #505721 and UPC 850001775175.

A total of 2,166 units were distributed nationwide. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers with this product should check the label for lot number #505721. If the lot number matches, consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Way Almond Butter 16 oz. UPC 850001775175 packaged in clear plastic jars
Affected units
2,166

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)

  • lot #505721

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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