CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Oct 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Creamy Almond Butter recalled by New Seasons Market
NEW Seasons Market is recalling Creamy Almond Butter, distributed in California, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 12 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0209-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75166
- Recalling firm
- NEW Seasons Market, Portland, OR
- Brand
- Creamy
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 12 Sep 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Oct 2016
- Reported
- 26 Oct 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Nut Butter
Timeline
| 12 Sep 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | Classified by FDA | +38 days |
| 26 Oct 2016 | 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
New Seasons Markets is recalling their brand name Almond Butter due to a labeling error. Some of the jars labeled Almond Butter actually contain Peanut Butter.
Product as listed by the FDA
New Seasons Market Creamy Almond Butter 16oz; Label reads in part "***NEW SEASONS WILD FRIENDS FOODS PORTLAND, OR *** IT'S A JAR OF ALMOND BUTTER CREAMY A hint of Jacobsen Sea Salt***" UPC 4060010401;
Where it was distributed
Washington, Oregon and California New Seasons Markets
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
New Seasons Markets is recalling their brand name Almond Butter due to a labeling error. Some of the jars labeled Almond Butter actually contain Peanut Butter.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BY 06/16/2017, BEST BY 08/15/2017, and BEST BY 08/30/2017. The 08/15/2017 lot was added to the recall on 9/13/16, after initiation. Press release contained all three lot codes.
Where was it sold?
Washington, Oregon and California New Seasons Markets
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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.
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