The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0559-2013·Announced 2012-11-07

Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Harry & David is recalling 15,264 jars of Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter and associated gift baskets due to potential Salmonella contamination.

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 mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Harry and David Operations, Inc. is recalling 15,264 12-ounce jars of Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter. The product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The jars were sold individually and as add-ons in specific gift baskets, including the Harry & David Apple Snack Box and various Wolferman's baskets.

The recalled products have Best By Dates ranging from 01MAY11 through 24SEPT13. Affected gift baskets have lot codes printed on the shipping container in the format DDDYM(H or C), with affected lots ranging from 1460M(H or C) to 2682M(H or C). The products were distributed nationwide and in Canada through the company's online store and retail locations in the U.S.

Consumers should check their pantry for these specific products and lot codes. If they have the recalled items, they should stop using them and contact Harry & David for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter, 12 oz. jar., labeled in part: "HARRY & DAVID CRUNCHY ALMOND AND PEANUT BUTTER***NET WT. 12 OZ. (340g)***INGREDIENTS: ROASTED ALMONDS, ROASTED PEANUTS, SEA SALT.***MADE FOR HARRY AND DAVID MEDFORD, OR 97501***7 80994 73873 7***" T

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 (4)

  • with DDD representing the Julian date
  • Y representing the year
  • and letter M
  • H or C representing the production facility

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Harry and David Operations, Inc. 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →