At A Glance
- A recall has been initiated for peanut butter sold in 40 states.
- The products may contain pieces of plastic, which pose a safety risk.
- The FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II.
A recall is underway for peanut butter sold in 40 states, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ventura Foods LLC initially recalled the products last April after discovering pieces of blue plastic in a production filter. On Feb. 12, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II, as foreign materials pose a safety hazard if consumed.
Which Peanut Butter Was Recalled?
The recall affects three peanut butter products with the following information:
- Creamy peanut butter in 0.5-oz, 0.75-oz, and 1.12-oz packages
- Creamy peanut butter with grape jelly in 2.12-oz packages
- Creamy peanut butter with strawberry jam in 2.12-oz packages
The products were sold under several different brands, including Gordon Food Service, US Foods, and Sysco House Recipe. A full list of brands and lot codes is available in the FDA’s report.
The recalled peanut butter was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
The FDA did not provide specific instructions, but as a Class II recall, the safest option is not to consume the affected products. Consider tossing any small peanut butter packets in your pantry if you’re not sure where they came from.
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