The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0638-2013·Announced 2012-11-14

JagRma Recalls NuttZo Nut Butter Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

JagRma LLC is recalling NuttZo Original Nut and Seed Butter because it may be contaminated with Salmonella from a peanut butter ingredient supplied by Sunland, Inc.

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 is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the hazard involves Salmonella, a high-risk pathogen, and the rubric mandates a score of 5 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

JagRma LLC is voluntarily recalling NuttZo Original Nut and Seed Butter due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall is necessary because the product contains a peanut butter ingredient supplied by Sunland, Inc., which is currently recalling its products for the same reason.

The affected product is Organic NuttZo Omega-3 SEVEN Nut & Seed Butter, Net Wt. 16 oz (1lb) 454 g, with UPC 894697002030. The recall covers 1,510 cases with Best By Dates ranging from 10/7/12 to 12/31/12. Distribution was limited to California (CA) and New Hampshire (NH).

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but standard safety protocols for Salmonella recalls generally advise discarding the product or contacting the manufacturer for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Organic NuttZo Omega-3 SEVEN Nut & Seed Butter, Net Wt. 16 oz (1lb) 454 g, UPC 894697002030.
Affected units
1,510

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 10/7/12-12/31/12

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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