RI Establishment Recalls Nut Butter After Testing Detects Listeria

Nuts ‘N More of East Providence, RI. is recalling 4143 jars of plain Peanut Spread because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria species and to protect the public from a potential health hazard. The recall was a result of potential Listeria species in a finished product found through routine testing conducted by an outside laboratory. The company has ceased the production and distribution of this product as State of Rhode Island and the company continue their investigation.

There was a similar issue last year involving Listeria in nut butter where a Wisconsin company detected Listeria in nut butter.   That recall expanded as it was found the company did not have control.  It will be seen if this recall is expanded beyond the one lot recalled.

How the Listeria got into the product is hard to know without knowing the process. This product is a concoction of ingredients including peanuts, pea powder, peanut oil, palm oil, flax, vanilla, maple flavor, sea salt and sunflower lecithin. It may lack a thermal process, thus having ingredients free of pathogens and having a clean process is critical.  While growth would not be expected in the product thus reducing the risk, we can never be certain how much of the organism may be present or how someone will use the product.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nuts-n-more-llc-recalls-plain-peanut-spread-because-possible-health-risk
Nuts ‘N More LLC. Recalls: Plain Peanut Spread Because Of Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: February 07, 2020
FDA Publish Date: February 07, 2020
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential contamination with Listeria sp,
Company Name: Nuts ‘N More LLC
Brand Name: Nuts ‘N More LLC
Product Description: Plain Peanut Spread

Company Announcement

NUTS ‘N MORE LLC. RECALLS: PLAIN PEANUT SPREAD BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK

Nuts ‘N More of East Providence, RI. is recalling 4143 jars of plain Peanut Spread because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria species and to protect the public from a potential health hazard. Plain Peanut Spread was distributed to locations in VA, AZ, MA, RI, ME, AL, IN FL; as well as Canada and the UK.

Nuts ‘N More – Plain Peanut Spread

LOT PB91 (Lot and Exp. Located on the lid)

EXP 03/04/2021

16 oz plastic jar

No complaints of illness have been report to date.

The recall was a result of potential Listeria species in a finished product found through routine testing. The company has ceased the production and distribution of this product as State of Rhode Island and the company continue their investigation.

Testing of the product was performed by a 3rd Party Laboratory.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who have purchased Nuts ‘N More Plain Peanut Spread Lot PB91 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at questionsl@nuts-n-more.com




Company Contact Information

Consumers:

Nuts ‘N More LLC

1-844-413-2344