J.M. Smucker Co., the parent company for Jif peanut butter, issued a voluntary recall on Friday of multiple Jif peanut butter products after a salmonella outbreak was linked to a Lexington, Ky., production facility.
According to the FDA, affected products were marked with the lot codes 1274425–2140425. Lot codes are typically printed on the label of the container near the best-if-used-by date. A full list of the recalled products with lot codes can be found on the FDA’s website.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness with symptoms that include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, fever, headache, and chills. The illness can be deadly for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
Details
Product: JIF Peanut Butter Products
Affected Lot Number(s): 1274425–21404250
Lot Numbers Carried by the Co-op:
JIF Creamy, 40 oz………………………………051500720011
JIF Creamy, 28 oz………………………………051500241776
JIF Extra Crunchy, 16 oz……………………..051500255377
JIF Creamy, 16 oz………………………………051500255162
JIF Simply Low Sodium, 16 oz……………..051500255278
Visit this website for more information and a full listing of the products being recalled.
What To Do Next
If you have purchased a recalled product from the Co-op, please return it to the Service Desk for a refund. Also, please note that recalls often expand. Consumers are advised to check the FDA website often for updates.
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