Superior Nut Company Liquid Peanut Butter Topping Recalled for Aflatoxin
Superior Nut Company is recalling liquid peanut butter topping because aflatoxin levels exceeded the 20 parts per billion limit.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports or high-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Superior Nut Company is recalling liquid peanut butter topping sold under the brands Superior Nut Company, Murray's, and Dairy Queen. The product is packaged in 6.5 lb. and 45 lb. containers. The recall involves 54,835 lbs of product, distributed to Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York.
The recall was initiated because aflatoxin test results were above the established limit of 20 parts per billion. Aflatoxin is a toxic substance produced by certain molds that can cause serious health problems if consumed.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lot numbers, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or retailer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- Liquid Peanut Butter Topping under the Brand name: Superior Nut Company, Murray's, Dairy Queen packaged in 6.5 lb., 45 lb.
- Manufacturer
- Superior Nut Co. Inc.
- Category
- Food — Peanut Butter
- Hazard
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 (18)
- Liquid Peanut Butter: Lot numbers 6.5 lb: 01020212
- 01020312
- 02020312
- 01013112
- 02013112
- 03013112
- 04013112
- 05013112
- 06013112
- 07013112
- 08013112
- 03010312
- 04020312
- 05020312
- 06020312
- 07020312
- 08020312
- 01020112. Liquid Peanut Butter: 45 lb pail Lot Number: 09020312
Distribution
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