Severity
Critical
FDA Food recall · Reported October 24, 2012
The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
Gretchen's Shoebox Express recalled Evolution Fresh brand Almond Butter in individual 2-oz containers, UPC 726111926838. Lab… - a critical-severity action.
Evolution Fresh brand Almond Butter in individual 2-oz containers, UPC 726111926838. Lab… was recalled by Gretchen's Shoebox Express in October 24, 2012. Reason: The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated wit…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0126-2013 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Gretchen's Shoebox Express issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated wit….
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0126-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0126-2013) was formally reported on October 24, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 26, 2012. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Gretchen's Shoebox Express is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Seattle, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 8 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed to retail stores in Washington.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
8 units
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Evolution Fresh brand Almond Butter in individual 2-oz containers, UPC 726111926838. Label reads in part, perishable. keep refrigerated. ALMOND BUTTER, NET WT 2 OZ, MANUFACTURED FOR EVOLUTION FRESH, INC.
The almond butter used to manufacture the product, supplied by Sunland, Inc., is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0126-2013 |
| Date reported | October 24, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Gretchen's Shoebox Express |
| Firm location | Seattle, WA |
| Affected scope | 8 units |
| Distribution | Product was distributed to retail stores in Washington. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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