The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0554-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

Safeway Almond Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

nSpired Natural Foods is recalling Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, and other international locations.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (score 4) as it is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, is recalling Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted, 12 oz. (UPC 79893113746). 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 11DEC14 to 03JUL15.

The recall involves 13,685 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, Walmart.com, Kehe Foods, and Target.com. Additionally, products were donated to the Oregon Food Bank and further distributed to a regional food bank facility in Washington.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted, 12 oz., UPC 79893113746
Affected units
13,685

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: 11DEC14 thru 03JUL15

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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