CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted recalled

nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group is recalling Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 19 Aug 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesBest By Dates Range: 11DEC14 thru 03JUL15
Quantity recalled13,685 cases

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-0554-2015
FDA event ID
69068
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
19 Aug 2014
FDA classified
25 Nov 2014
Reported
3 Dec 2014
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Press Release
Reason category
Salmonella
Product category
Nut Butter

Timeline

19 Aug 2014Recall initiated by company
25 Nov 2014Classified by FDA+98 days
3 Dec 2014Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Products have 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

Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted, 12 oz., UPC 79893113746

Where it was distributed

Products were distributed through out the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and United Arab Emirates. The products also were available for purchase on the internet: Harristeeter.com; Quidsi (1-800 diapers.com); Walmart.com; Kehe Foods (eyelevelsolutions.com); and Target.com. Products were also donated at Oregon Food Bank in Oregon and was further distributed to regional food bank facility in Washington.

OregonWashington

Stores named: Walmart, Target, Albertsons, Online Retailers

Questions about this recall

Is Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted recalled?

Yes. nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group recalled Safeway Open Nature Creamy Almond Butter Salted on 19 Aug 2014. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0554-2015.

Why was it recalled?

Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Best By Dates Range: 11DEC14 thru 03JUL15

Where was it sold?

Products were distributed through out the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hong Kong, Jordan, Mexico, and United Arab Emirates. The products also were available for purchase on the internet: Harristeeter.com; Quidsi (1-800 diapers.com); Walmart.com; Kehe Foods (eyelevelsolutions.com); and Target.com. Products were also donated at Oregon Food Bank in Oregon and was further distributed to regional food bank facility 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 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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