CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 May 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Way Almond Butter recalled by Simkins Brothers Sweets
Simkins Brothers Sweets is recalling Natural Way Almond Butter, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 May 2021 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-0539-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87898
- Recalling firm
- Simkins Brothers Sweets, Fayetteville, AR
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 19 May 2021
- Reported
- 26 May 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Peanuts
- Product category
- Nut Butter
Timeline
| 4 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 May 2021 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 26 May 2021 | 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
Potential to contain undeclared peanuts
Product as listed by the FDA
Natural Way Almond Butter 16 oz. UPC 850001775175 packaged in clear plastic jars
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential to contain undeclared peanuts
Which lots are affected?
lot #505721
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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.
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