At least 14 people have become sick from the products across 12 states, while two were hospitalized
J. M. Smucker Co. has issued a voluntary recall over select Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. and in Canada due to potential salmonella contamination. No deaths have been reported as of yet.
The recalled peanut butter products have been distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. States reporting salmonella cases are Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425.
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025516
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150007565
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 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH — 5150024545
JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH — 5150024572
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 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025516
JIF 16 OZ REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025518
JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025537
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 TO GO 8 PACK 250 GRAM CREAMY — 5150075007
JIF 46.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER — 5150041418
JIF 1.1 OUNCE PORTION CONTROL PEANUT BUTTER 120 COUNT — 5150092100
JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK — 5150024705
JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150024177
JIF 12 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER INTERNATIONAL — 5150008026
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025530
JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK — 5150024706
JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK — 5150024705
JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER — 5150025537
The FDA recommends that these possibly contaminated products be thrown out immediately.
How to check if your peanut butter is recalled
Look at the area on the peanut butter jar where it says “best-if-used by” date on the label. Right below that, you’ll see a series of numbers. Those are the lot codes. Recalled products include the products with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425.
What are the symptoms of Salmonella?
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees
Bloody diarrhea
Vomiting
Signs of dehydration, including dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy when standing up
Patients are advised to call a physician immediately if they are experiencing any of teh above symptoms.
Salmonella can cause a wide variety of symptoms, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit this page by Jif w or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.
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