We’ve got more bad news for peanut butter fans. After the Skippy recall from early April, you should be aware of a massive JIF peanut butter recall.
The company has recalled 49 different types of JIF peanut butter after discovering traces of Salmonella during testing. That’s a bacteria that health agencies routinely test for, as it can cause severe illnesses that can be fatal in some groups of people.
JIF peanut butter recall
J. M. Smucker Co. announced the peanut butter recall a few days ago. An updated press release is available at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The company recalled 49 different peanut butter products, which are all listed in the announcement. J. M. Smucker sold the peanut butter nationwide. We’ve also included the full list at the end of this article.
The products in the recall have lot codes between 1274425 – 2140425. You’ll find the code next to the best-if-used-by date. The JIF website also includes a page for the peanut butter recall, where you’ll find more identifying information for each JIF brand.
The recalled products have a shelf-life between 12 to 24 months, which means you definitely want to check your pantry as soon as possible for any JIF peanut butter you might have at home.
J. M. Smucker doesn’t mention any cases of illness related to the JIF peanut butter recall. Nor is it clear how the Salmonella contamination was discovered. But the company says it’s coordinating a thorough investigation with the FDA.
JIF peanut butter recall: Label example. Image source: FDA
Why Salmonella is dangerous
Eating products that contain Salmonella can trigger an illness called salmonellosis. The infection will lead to digestive systems that aren’t specific. You might experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (which may be bloody), and abdominal pain. Fever is also a common symptom. Since the symptoms are the same as so many other ailments, testing is required to diagnose the illness properly.
Healthy people who get salmonellosis from eating the peanut butter in the JIF recall will likely recover after a few days just by staying hydrated. But the infection can be fatal to young children, frail or older adults, and others with weakened immune systems.
Moreover, infection with Salmonella can lead to significant complications. The bacteria can reach the bloodstream, where it’ll cause arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
JIF peanut butter recall: Identifying information on the label. Image source: FDA
What you should do
J. M. Smucker urges customers who own any of the 49 JIF peanut butter types in the recall to dispose of them immediately.
The FDA recall announcement only features the two product images, which are shown above. That’s enough to highlight the placement of identifying markers. But, again, the company recalled 49 products, and they come in different shapes and sizes. They also might feature other label designs.
The company says on its website that it is committed to reimbursing affected customers. You will want to check out the recall press release for contact information. You’ll find it at this link, and we’ve included the entire list down below.
Also, if you think you’ve experienced symptoms connected to the consumption of JIF peanut butter from the recall, you should contact your doctor.
Full list of JIF peanut butter from the recall
Description
UPC
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025516
JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025537
JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK
5150024705
JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK
5150024706
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150007565
JIF 12 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER INTERNATIONAL
5150008026
JIF 3/4 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE
5150008051
JIF .64 OUNCE NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE
5150008058
JIF 96 COUNT NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER TO GO CASE
5150021889
JIF 36 COUNT CREAMY JIF PEANUT TO GO CASE
5150024114
JIF 8 COUNT CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO
5150024130
JIF 8 COUNT CREAMY PBTR TO GO
5150024136
JIF 4.5 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO
5150024137
JIF 54 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK
5150024143
JIF 28 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024163
JIF 96 COUNT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO
5150024170
JIF 54 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK
5150024174
JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024177
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL HONEY
5150024182
JIF 12 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024191
JIF 12 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO
5150024307
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024321
JIF 28 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024322
JIF 4 POUND CAN CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024331
JIF 96 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY TWINPACK
5150024404
JIF 15.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER
5150024540
JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH
5150024545
JIF 33.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER
5150024548
JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH
5150024572
JIF 80 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK
5150024769
JIF 80 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK
5150024776
JIF 40 OUNCE REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025499
JIF 16 OZ REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025518
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER
5150025530
JIF 80 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK
5150025542
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025565
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025574
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY
5150025578
JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150072001
JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150072002
JIF 46.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER
5150041418
JIF 1.1 OUNCE PORTION CONTROL PEANUT BUTTER 120 COUNT
5150092100
JIF 48 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024094
JIF 48 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024095
JIF 1.5 oz CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO
5150024141
JIF 48 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY
5150024402
JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024090
JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
5150024091
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
5150025524
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