The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0705-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

JEM Raw Organics Cashew Cardamom Spread Recalled for Salmonella Risk

JEM Raw Organics is recalling Cashew Cardamom Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in the US, Canada, Japan, and Germany.

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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 or higher.

Plain-English summary

Jem Raw Chocolate, LLC is recalling Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The product is sold under the brand name JEM Raw Organics and is packaged in glass jars in 1 oz, 6 oz, and 16 oz sizes. The specific lot number is 1685-2022, with best-by dates ranging from June 21, 2016, to October 30, 2016.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Canada, Japan, and Germany. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or report any illnesses associated with the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and best-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Cashew Cardamom - Sprouted Cashew Almond Spread. Product is packaged in glass jars, sold under brand name JEM Raw Organics. Net wt. 1 oz., UPC 6 09728 97861 7; Net wt. 6 oz., UPC 6 09728 97860 0; Net wt. 16 oz., UPC 6 09728 97854 9; The product is labeled in parts

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Jem Raw Chocolate, LLC 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 5 products in this recall →