The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0030-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter Recalled for Aflatoxin Levels

Hormel Foods is recalling Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter because aflatoxin levels were slightly above the actionable limit.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text indicates the aflatoxin level was 'slightly above actionable limit' without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling 15,352 cases (184,224 jars) of Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter, 16.3oz, packaged in non-flexible plastic containers. The recall is due to aflatoxin levels being slightly above the actionable limit.

The affected product is identified by Lot # BEST IF USED BY SEP2921 LR3 and UPC 00037600110723. The product was distributed in 34 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific lot number and UPC. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter 16.3oz UPC: 00037600110723 packaged in non-flexible plastic container
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # BEST IF USED BY SEP2921 LR3

Distribution