The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1125-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

Jif Peanut Butter Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

The FDA recalled JIF 16 Ounce Creamy Omega 3 Peanut Butter due to potential Salmonella contamination. Approximately 33,516 cases distributed nationwide are affected.

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: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall, its most serious category for food products, based on the potential for Salmonella contamination with nationwide distribution.

Plain-English summary

JIF 16 Ounce Creamy Omega 3 Peanut Butter is being recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The recalled product was manufactured by The JM Smucker Company LLC.

Approximately 33,516 cases of the affected product have been distributed nationwide across all 50 U.S. states. The recalled lot codes are 1274425 and 2140425 (UPC 5150025530), with best-by dates ranging from October 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024.

Salmonella is a pathogen that can cause serious infection, particularly in young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. While no illnesses have been reported to date, the FDA has issued a Class I recall—its most serious classification—due to the potential for contamination.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms of Salmonella infection, including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps lasting several days, should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER
Manufacturer
The JM Smucker Company LLC
Category
Food — Nut 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 (1)

  • Lot codes: 1274425 2140425 UPC: 5150025530 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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