CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
MaraNatha¿ All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter recalled
The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ is recalling MaraNatha¿ All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 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-1845-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74331
- Recalling firm
- The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ, New Hyde Park, NY
- Brand
- MaraNatha
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 28 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 3 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Butter
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +55 days |
| 3 Aug 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
A potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination was verified by the sunflower seed raw material supplier.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
MaraNatha¿ All Natural Sunflower Seed Butter, NET WT 12 OZ (340g)., UPC 0 51651-09367 5
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed across the United States. The products also were available for purchase on the internet.
Stores named: Online Retailers
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
A potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination was verified by the sunflower seed raw material supplier.
Which lots are affected?
Use By 28JUL16 thru 05DEC16
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed across the United States. The products also were available for purchase on the internet.
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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