The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1118-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

JIF Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

The JM Smucker Company is recalling JIF Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter in 16-ounce and 40-ounce containers due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall affects approximately 454,971 cases distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates critical severity per the rubric. The hazard involves potential Salmonella contamination, a high-risk pathogen, in a product distributed across all 50 states.

Plain-English summary

JIF Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter in 16-ounce and 40-ounce packaging is being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella.

The recall involves approximately 454,971 cases distributed across all 50 U.S. states. The affected products can be identified by lot codes 1274425 and 2140425, UPC codes 5150025518 and 5150025499, and Best By dates from October 1, 2023, through May 20, 2024. The recall is being conducted by The JM Smucker Company LLC.

Salmonella is a foodborne pathogen that can cause serious illness.

The recalled product

Product
JIF REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER packaged in 16oz and 40oz
Manufacturer
The JM Smucker Company LLC
Category
Food — Peanut Butter
Hazard
  • salmonella

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 codes: 1274425 2140425 UPC: 5150025518
  • 5150025499 Best By Dates: 10/01/23 - 05/20/24

Distribution

Distributed in 49 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • HI
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • MT
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NM
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • VT
  • WA
  • WI
  • WV
  • WY

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