The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0545-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

MaraNatha Almond Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

nSpired Natural Foods is recalling MaraNatha No Stir Crunchy Almond Butter due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, and other countries.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, is recalling MaraNatha No Stir Crunchy Almond Butter low in sodium, 340 grams, UPC 51651093460. The recall is being conducted because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected products have best-by dates ranging from 16DEC14 to 14MAY15.

The recall involves 4,768 cases of the product. Distribution included the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. The products were also available for purchase online through Harristeeter.com, Quidsi (1-800 diapers.com), Walmart.com, Kehe Foods (eyelevelsolutions.com), and Target.com. Additionally, products were donated to the Oregon Food Bank and further distributed to a regional food bank facility in Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their best-by dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
MaraNatha No Stir Crunchy Almond Butter low in sodium, 340 grams, UPC 51651093460.
Affected units
4,768

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 Range: 16DEC14 thru 14MAY15

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group 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.

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