The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0555-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

MaraNatha Almond Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

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

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, is recalling MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter No Sodium, 737 grams, UPC 51651092869. 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 08DEC14 through 03JUL15. A total of 51,150 cases were distributed. Distribution included the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and 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 should stop using the recalled product and check their pantry for the specific UPC and Best By dates listed above. The source text does not specify a consumer action such as returning the product or seeking a refund, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the recall.

The recalled product

Product
MaraNatha Roasted Creamy Almond Butter No Sodium, 737 grams, UPC 51651092869
Affected units
51,150

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: 08DEC14 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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