I have a confession. I am a Nut Butter Addict! Whether I am adding it to my morning smoothies or making my own from scratch, I cannot seem to get enough!
My obsession, however, has left me unnerved since 45 production lots of peanut and almond butters have been recalled due to a salmonella risk. The affected brands included Arrowhead Mills, Mara Natha and private labels from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Krogers and Safeway.
Since the bacteria that contaminated the nuts and seeds probably stemmed from improper manure aging in the fields where the plants grew, homemade nut butters are also impacted. In order to safeguard against infection when DIY-ing, make sure to follow these suggestions:
1. Buy the freshest nuts and seeds available - Raw, organic nuts that have undergone steam-heat treatments are ideal.
2. Once purchased, keep the nuts and seeds in the refrigerator and use them quickly!
With the help of these suggestions, we can all remain NUTS over our Nut Butters :)
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