CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Jun 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Living Nutz Nut & Seed Butter Raw Sprouted & Stoneground recalled
Living Nutz Living Organic Foods is recalling Living Nutz Nut & Seed Butter Raw Sprouted & Stoneground, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 11 May 2023 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-0957-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92319
- Recalling firm
- Living Nutz Living Organic Foods, Bowdoinham, ME
- Brand
- Living Nutz
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 11 May 2023
- FDA classified
- 26 May 2023
- Reported
- 7 Jun 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 11 May 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 May 2023 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 7 Jun 2023 | 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
Nut butter potentially contaminated by 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
Living Nutz Nut & Seed Butter Raw Sprouted & Stoneground; 8 oz., 12 oz. or 64 oz.
Where it was distributed
ME, FL, MI, NY, PA, WA, TX
Questions about this recall
Is Living Nutz Nut & Seed Butter Raw Sprouted & Stoneground recalled?
Yes. Living Nutz Living Organic Foods recalled Living Nutz Nut & Seed Butter Raw Sprouted & Stoneground on 11 May 2023. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0957-2023.
Why was it recalled?
Nut butter potentially contaminated by Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
code 121522 121523 8 oz UPC 6 71762 31013 5; 12 and 64 oz. UPC 671762310098
Where was it sold?
ME, FL, MI, NY, PA, WA, TX
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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