COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Soynut Butter Co Recalls I.M. Healthy Original Creamy Soynut Butter Because Of Possible Health Risk
This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall.
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- Food & Beverages
Butter/Butter Product
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Recall Reason Descriptionmay be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7)
- Company Name:
- SoyNut Butter Co.
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Brand Name(s)I.M. Healthy
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Product DescriptionOriginal creamy SoyNut Butter
Company Announcement
The SoyNut Butter Co. of Glenview, IL is recalling I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter product because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. I.M. Healthy Original Creamy SoyNut Butter was distributed in multiple states and may have been purchased in stores or through mail order. It was also distributed to childcare centers and schools in multiple states.
The product has been packaged in 15 oz plastic jars with the Best By dates July 05, 2018, August 30, 2018, and August 31, 2018; individual portion cups with the Best By date as August 08, 2018; and 4 lb plastic tubs with Best By dates of November 16, 2018 and July 25, 2018.
Although most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). HUS is most likely to occur in young children and the elderly. The condition can lead to serious kidney failure and even death.
Twelve people infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O157:H7 have been reported from five states to date.
The recall was initiated after ill people or their family members answered questions about the foods they ate and other exposures in the week before they became ill. Nine (100%) of the nine people reached for interview reported either eating I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter at home (five people) in the week before they became ill or attending a childcare center that served I.M. Healthy brand SoyNut Butter.
Consumers who have purchased I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butter are urged not to consume the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-288-1012, Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 CST.
Link to Expanded Recall.
Link to an additional Expanded Recall.
FDA Investigates Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to SoyNut Butter
Company Contact Information
- Consumers:
- 1-800-288-1012
- Media:
- SoyNut Butter Co.
- 1-800-288-1012
