CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Dec 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Trader Joe's Raw Crunchy Almond Butter Unsalted recalled
nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group is recalling Trader Joe's Raw Crunchy Almond Butter Unsalted, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 19 Aug 2014 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-0543-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69068
- Recalling firm
- nSpired Natural Foods, Division of the Hain Celestial Group, Ashland, OR
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- 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 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Nov 2014 | Classified by FDA | +98 days |
| 3 Dec 2014 | Published 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
Trader Joe's Raw Crunchy Almond Butter Unsalted, 16 oz., UPC 919890.
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.
Stores named: Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Which lots are affected?
Best By Dates Range: 28DEC14 thru 18JUN15
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 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.
Other products in this recall event
24 other products · FDA event 69068This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is MaraNatha Roasted Crunchy Almond Butter recalled.
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