Inspired Organics Expands Recall of Organic Nut Butter

Inspired Organics, LLC recently expanded a recall for some of its organic almond, peanut, and tahini butter over concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The decision to expand the recall came about after additional testing revealed “positive test results for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.” The company’s original recall, which was issued earlier this month, was only for “jars of sunflower butter and specific lots of almond butter.”

Inspired Organics, LLC recently expanded a recall for some of its organic almond, peanut, and tahini butter over concerns that the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The decision to expand the recall came about after additional testing revealed “positive test results for potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.” The company’s original recall, which was issued earlier this month, was only for “jars of sunflower butter and specific lots of almond butter.”

The recalled products were distributed by Lipari Foods, a Warren, Michigan-based distributor. Unfortunately, they were shipped to retailers in more than a dozen states, including the following: “Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.” According to a list provided by the FDA, only the following nut butter are affected by the recall:

If you have any of the recalled jars of nut butter in your home, you should either return them for a full refund or toss them in the trash. If you have additional questions or concerns about the recall, contact customer service at 800-729-3354, Monday through Thursday.

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Recall issued for organic peanut butter, almond butter and tahini butter

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