The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1645-2024·Announced 2024-08-14

Bazzini Raw Almond Butter Recalled for Undeclared Peanuts

Bazzini LLC is recalling 684 jars of Bazzini Raw Almond Butter (Lot code 2E136) due to undeclared peanuts, posing a serious risk to peanut-allergic consumers. The affected product was distributed to retailers in New York.

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: FDA Class I classification for undeclared peanut allergen. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are classified as Critical, the highest severity level.

Plain-English summary

Bazzini LLC, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is recalling 684 jars of Bazzini Raw Almond Butter (16 oz / 454g packages, UPC code 7506284009) due to the presence of undeclared peanuts. The recalled product carries Lot code 2E136 with a Best Before Date of February 15, 2025, and is packaged in clear plastic jars with white plastic lids.

The recall was initiated on July 11, 2024, and covers product distributed to retailers in New York. The almond butter contains peanuts that were not declared on the label, creating a serious health risk for consumers with peanut allergies.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if they or anyone in their household has a peanut allergy. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

The FDA classified this recall as Class I on August 6, 2024, reflecting the serious nature of the undeclared allergen. The recall was voluntarily initiated by the firm and was terminated on October 8, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Bazzini Raw Almond Butter Net Wt. 16 oz (454g) UPC Code 7506284009. Packaged in clear plastic jars with plastic white lids. 12 jars per case
Manufacturer
Bazzini LLC
Affected units
684

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot code 2E136
  • Best Before Date: Feb 15
  • 2025

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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