Thrivew Market is recalling all unexpired lots of their Thrive Market branded nut butters because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. One of their suppliers notified the company on January 21, 2018 that they were recalling all nut butters made since January 2018 because of a positive Listeria monocytogenes test.
Thee products are all sold in 16 ounce containers. All unexpired lots are recalled. The products are all Thrive Market brand. They include Organic Creamy Almond Butter, with SKU/UPC number 671635704757, Non-GMO Creamy Almond Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704733, Organic Crunchy Almond Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704764, Non-GMO Crunchy Almond Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704740, and Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704788. Also recalled is Organic Creamy Peanut Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704771, Sesame Tahini with SKU/UPC number 671635704795, Creamy Cashew Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704801, Organic Coconut Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704818, and Sunflower Butter with SKU/UPC number 671635704825.
If you purchased any of these products, don’t eat them. Discard them in a sealed garbage can with a secure lid or take them back to the place of purchase for a refund.
It’ a good idea to clean out your pantry or fridge or freezer with a mild bleach solution after you discard the nut butters. Use a solution of 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of warm water. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
If you or a member of your family ate any of these products, watch for the symptoms of listeriosis, which can take up to 70 days to appear. Those symptoms include high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. If anyone starts to feel sick, call your doctor.
