The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1874-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

Justin's Recalls Maple Almond Butter Due to Metallic Fragments

Justin's Nut Butter is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Maple Almond Butter and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which typically corresponds to a score of 1 or 2. Given the presence of foreign metallic fragments, which poses a potential physical hazard, a score of 2 (Moderate) is appropriate as it is a voluntary precautionary recall for a low-risk contamination where no injuries are reported.

Plain-English summary

Justin's Nut Butter has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16 oz jars and Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16 oz jars. The recall is due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in the unpackaged nut butter.

The affected products include Maple Almond Butter 16 oz jars with Lot Codes 188, 190, and 191. The distribution was nationwide, with no foreign, military, government, or VA distribution reported. The total quantity involved is 5,649 master cases, with six jars per master case.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Maple Almond Butter 16 oz Jar (Unit USPC 894455000322, Case USPC 894455002135)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Justin'S Nut Butter 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 2 products in this recall →