Heinen's Cashew Butter Recalled for Undeclared Peanut and Almond
Heinen's Fresh Ground Cashew Butter may contain undeclared peanut butter and/or almond butter. People with peanut or tree nut allergies could experience serious allergic reactions.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates a serious health hazard. The recall involves undeclared common allergens (peanut and tree nuts) that could cause severe allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
Plain-English summary
Heinen's Fresh Ground Cashew Butter, sold in 1-pound plastic containers, is being recalled due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut butter and/or almond butter mixed into the cashew butter containers. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.
The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in Ohio and Illinois. Affected containers have a Sell By date of 08/27/2023, Lot No. 235263. Approximately 309 containers were distributed.
Consumers with peanut or tree nut allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it safely or return it to the point of purchase. Anyone who has consumed this product and experienced allergic symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.
The recalled product
- Product
- Heinen's Fresh Ground Cashew Butter: packaged in plastic circle containers 1lb. Sold individually.
- Manufacturer
- Heinens
- Category
- Food — Nuts & Nut Butters
- Affected units
- 309
Distribution
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