The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0553-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

MaraNatha Almond Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

nSpired Natural Foods is recalling MaraNatha No Stir Raw Maple Creamy 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 corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric. The potential for Salmonella contamination in a ready-to-eat food product represents a serious health hazard.

Plain-English summary

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, is recalling MaraNatha No Stir Raw Maple Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 51651093866. The recall involves 7,530 cases of the product with Best By Dates ranging from 30MAY15 to 31MAY15. The recall is being conducted because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed throughout the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and United Arab Emirates. They 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 in Oregon and further distributed to a regional food bank facility in Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Best By Dates listed above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or refund processing are provided in the source text beyond standard recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
MaraNatha No Stir Raw Maple Creamy Almond Butter, 12 oz., UPC 51651093866.
Affected units
7,530

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: 30MAY15 thru 31MAY15

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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