Jif Peanut Butter Products Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns

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At least 14 people have become sick from the products across 12 states, while two were hospitalized

Jar of Jif Creamy Peanut Butter 48 oz

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.