The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0558-2015·Announced 2014-12-03

MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Contamination Risk

nSpired Natural Foods is recalling specific MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products were 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 is defined as a serious health hazard. The rubric states that if the agency's own classification is FDA Class I, the score must be 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, is recalling specific MaraNatha Organic Peanut Butter products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall includes MaraNatha Organic Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt (16 oz., UPC 51651092333), MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt (26 oz., UPC 51651092920), and MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter (500 gram, UPC 51651093316). The recall covers 14,568 cases of these products.

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 and further distributed to a regional food bank facility in Washington.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
MaraNatha Organic Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt, 16 oz., UPC 51651092333; MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Hint of Sea Salt, 26 oz., UPC 51651092920; MaraNatha Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter, 500 gram, UPC 51651093316
Affected units
14,568

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 (3)

  • Best By Dates Range: 31DEC14 thru 15MAY15
  • 02JAN15 thru 15MAY15
  • 02JAN15 thru 25JUN15

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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