CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter jar. recalled

Harry and David Operations is recalling Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter jar., labeled in part: "Harry & David, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Sep 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By Date on the recalled nut products - 01MAY11 through 24SEPT13. The lot code format for the baskets is DDDYM(H or C), with DDD representing the Julian date, Y representing the year, and letter M, H or C representing the production facility, printed on the shipping container. The affected lots would have been between 1460M(H or C) to 2682M(H or C).

Quantity recalled15,264 - 12 oz. jars

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-0559-2013
FDA event ID: 63306
Recalling firm: Harry and David Operations, Medford, OR
Brand: Harry
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Sep 2012
FDA classified: 26 Oct 2012
Reported: 7 Nov 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: Peanut Butter

Timeline

27 Sep 2012	Recall initiated by company
26 Oct 2012	Classified by FDA	+29 days
7 Nov 2012	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product received from supplier is being recalled due to the potential to be 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

Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter, 12 oz. jar., labeled in part: "HARRY & DAVID CRUNCHY ALMOND AND PEANUT BUTTER***NET WT. 12 OZ. (340g)***INGREDIENTS: ROASTED ALMONDS, ROASTED PEANUTS, SEA SALT.***MADE FOR HARRY AND DAVID MEDFORD, OR 97501***7 80994 73873 7***" The 12 oz. jars are sold individually and also as gift add-ons for gift baskets. The gift baskets are listed below: Harry & David Apple Snack Box; Wolferman's Bee Sweet Gift Basket; Wolferman's Hearty Snack Gift Basket; Wolferman's All-Day Assortment Gift Basket; Wolferman's Fathers Day Basket

Where it was distributed

Nationwide and Canada through online ordering www.harryanddavid.com/h/home and through retail stores located throught the U.S.

Nationwide

Stores named: Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter jar., labeled in part: "Harry & David recalled?

Yes. Harry and David Operations recalled Harry & David Crunchy Almond and Peanut Butter jar., labeled in part: "Harry & David on 27 Sep 2012. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0559-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Product received from supplier is being recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Which lots are affected?

Best By Date on the recalled nut products - 01MAY11 through 24SEPT13. The lot code format for the baskets is DDDYM(H or C), with DDD representing the Julian date, Y representing the year, and letter M, H or C representing the production facility, printed on the shipping container. The affected lots would have been between 1460M(H or C) to 2682M(H or C).

Where was it sold?

Nationwide and Canada through online ordering www.harryanddavid.com/h/home and through retail stores located throught the U.S.

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 21 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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