- Over 20,000 peanut butter jars are being recalled by Ventura Foods, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
- Here’s a list of impacted products.
If you eat peanut butter every day, or have been known to enjoy a PB&J every now and then, you may want to take a closer look at the label. Over 20,000 peanut butter products have been recalled due to contamination concerns, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
According to the FDA’s announcement, the nut butters were recalled by Ventura Foods due to “foreign material,” specifically pieces of blue plastic, that were found in a filter during manufacturing. The FDA gave the recall a Class II designation last week, as it “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” That means the risk of severe consequences from eating the peanut butter is relatively low.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Which products are impacted by the recall?
All of the recalled peanut butter was sold in single-serve containers, so your jar in the pantry is probably safe. According to the FDA, the impacted products, which were all manufactured by Ventura Foods, include the following:
- Single-serve packets of creamy peanut butter, which were sold in 0.5-ounce, 0.75-ounce, and 1.12-ounce sizes
- Twin packs containing creamy peanut butter and grape jelly, which were sold in 1-ounce and 1.12-ounce sizes
- Twin packs containing creamy peanut butter and strawberry jam, which were sold in 1-ounce and 1.12-ounce sizes
The recalled products were sold under a variety of brand names, including US Foods, DYMA Brands, Flavor Fresh, Katy’s Kitchen, Sysco House Recipe, and Gordon Food Service. More information, including the lot numbers of the affected products, can be found in the FDA’s enforcement report.
Where were the recalled products sold?
The recalled products were distributed in the following 40 states across the U.S.:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin
What should I do if I have a recalled product?
In general, if you have a product impacted by a recall, the safest thing to do is throw it out or return it to the place of purchase, depending on retailer and manufacturer guidelines. In the unlikely event that you’ve consumed one of the recalled products and have any health concerns, contact your doctor right away.
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