Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612)

Justin'S Nut Butter recalled Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz Jar (Unit UPC 894455000490, Case UPC 894455000612) in a Class III action, the FDA tier used when a product is unlikely to cause adverse health effects, typically for labeling or minor regulatory issues on Aug 16, 2013.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Justin's has initiated a voluntary recall of certain lots of its Maple Almond Butter 16oz jars and its Chocolate Hazelnut Butter 16oz jars due to the presence of foreign metallic fragments in unpackaged nut butter." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide. No foreign, military, gov't, VA distribution," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Boulder, CO. The recall covers 1,512 master cases (6 jars per master case) of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 11, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.