CLASS I Food recall · Reported 24 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Evolution Fresh Cinnamon and Apple Almond Butter Sandwiches recalled

Gretchen's Shoebox Express is recalling Evolution Fresh Cinnamon and Apple Almond Butter Sandwiches, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 26 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesEnjoy by: 9/24/12, 9/25/12

Quantity recalled12 units

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-0125-2013
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: Ready Meals

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 Cinnamon and Apple Almond Butter Sandwiches in plastic wrap, NET WT 5.75 oz., UPC 726111926371. Label reads in part, perishable. keep refrigerated. CINNAMON APPLE & ALMOND BUTTER SANDWICH; MANUFACTURED FOR EVOLUTION FRESH, INC.

Where it was distributed

Product was distributed to retail stores in Washington.

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: 9/24/12, 9/25/12

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

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Evolution Fresh Almond Butter in individual containers recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
24 Oct 2012	CLASS I	Evolution Fresh Almond Butter in individual containers recalledEvolution	Gretchen's Shoebox Express	Salmonella	WA

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