Bell Plantation Recalls Powdered Peanut Butter Due to E. coli Levels
Bell Plantation Inc. is recalling 6,011 jars of Ready-to-Eat Powdered Peanut Butter because analytical results for non-pathogenic E. coli exceeded the firm's internal specifications.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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, but the hazard involves non-pathogenic E. coli exceeding internal specifications without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a voluntary precautionary recall or low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Bell Plantation Inc. is voluntarily recalling 6,011 one-pound (16 oz.) plastic jars of Ready-to-Eat Powdered Peanut Butter. The product was distributed nationwide. The specific lot code is # 1117341169, and the expiration date is January 7, 2020.
The recall was initiated because analytical results indicated that levels of generic non-pathogenic E. coli surpassed the company's in-house specifications for finished products. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this product.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot code and expiration date. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ready-to-Eat Powdered Peanut Butter in 1 lb (16 oz.) plastic jars
- Manufacturer
- Bell Plantation Inc.
- Category
- Food — Peanut Butter
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 (2)
- Lot Code # 1117341169
- Exp. 1/7/2020
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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