CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Evolution Fresh Almond Butter in individual containers recalled
Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Evolution Fresh Almond Butter in individual containers, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2012 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-0126-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63298
- Recalling firm
- Gretchen's Shoebox Express, Seattle, WA
- Brand
- Evolution
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 17 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 24 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Nut Butter
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 24 Oct 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Evolution Fresh brand Almond Butter in individual 2-oz containers, UPC 726111926838. Label reads in part, perishable. keep refrigerated. ALMOND BUTTER, NET WT 2 OZ, MANUFACTURED FOR EVOLUTION FRESH, INC.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed to retail stores in Washington.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Enjoy by: 9/25/12, 9/26/12, 10/2/12, 10/3/12, 10/7/12
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed to retail stores in Washington.
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 63298| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Evolution Fresh Cinnamon and Apple Almond Butter Sandwiches recalledEvolution | Gretchen's Shoebox Express | Salmonella | WA |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 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 |