MaraNatha Sunflower Seed Butter Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk
Hain Celestial is recalling MaraNatha All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter due to a verified potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination in the raw material.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. is recalling MaraNatha All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter, 12 oz jars. The recall involves 14,533 cases of the product, which were distributed across the United States and available for purchase on the internet. Affected products have "Use By" dates ranging from 28JUL16 to 05DEC16.
The recall was initiated because the sunflower seed raw material supplier verified a potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- MaraNatha¿ All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter, NET WT 12 OZ (340g)., UPC 0 51651-09367 5
- Manufacturer
- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ
- Category
- Food — Nut Butters
- 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 (1)
- Use By 28JUL16 thru 05DEC16
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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