CLASS III Food recall · Reported 11 Sep 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Jar (Unit recalled by Justin'S Nut Butter
Justin's Nut Butter is recalling Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Jar (Unit, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1875-2013
- FDA event ID
- 66011
- Recalling firm
- Justin's Nut Butter, Boulder, CO
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Aug 2013
- FDA classified
- 5 Sep 2013
- Reported
- 11 Sep 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Nut Butter
Timeline
| 16 Aug 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Sep 2013 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 11 Sep 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Justin's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612)
Where it was distributed
Nationwide. No foreign, military, gov't, VA distribution.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Justin's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Code 191 (Best By Date 07/10/14) Lot Code 192 (Best By Date 07/11/14)
Where was it sold?
Nationwide. No foreign, military, gov't, VA distribution.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 66011| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Maple Almond Butter Jar (Unit USPC 894455002135) recalledMaple | Justin's Nut Butter | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
More recalls from Justin's Nut Butter
All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Maple Almond Butter Jar (Unit USPC 894455002135) recalledMaple | Justin's Nut Butter | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Natural Classic Peanut Butter recalled by Justin's Nut Butter | Justin's Nut Butter | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Natural Honey Peanut Butter recalled by Justin's Nut Butter | Justin's Nut Butter | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Natural Chocolate Peanut Butter recalled by Justin's Nut Butter | Justin's Nut Butter | Salmonella | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Classic Peanut Butter recalled by Justin's Nut Butter | Justin's Nut Butter | Salmonella | Nationwide |
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All 99| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter recalled by Botticelli Foodsbettergoods | Botticelli Foods | Salmonella | 19 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Raw Almond Butter recalled by BazziniBazzini | Bazzini | Undeclared Peanuts | NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Maisie Jane's Smooth almond butter, shelf stable recalledMaisie Jane's | Maisie Jane's California Sunshine Products | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Food | CLASS I | Fresh Ground Cashew Butter recalled by Heinens | Heinens | Undeclared Allergens | IL, OH |
| Food | CLASS I | Nourish Inc. brand Fruit Snack Pack Snack Attack Apples recalledNourish Inc | Sodexo | Undeclared Peanuts | CA |