The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1126-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

JIF Crunchy Peanut Butter Recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination

The JM Smucker Company is recalling JIF Crunchy Peanut Butter (40 oz) due to potential Salmonella contamination. Affected products have lot codes 1274425 or 2140425 with best-by dates from October 1, 2023 to May 20, 2024.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4. Although no illnesses or deaths are explicitly reported in the source, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen warranting the agency's Class I designation.

Plain-English summary

JIF Crunchy Peanut Butter (40 oz) is being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product was manufactured by The JM Smucker Company LLC.

The recall affects 402,038 cases distributed nationwide across all 50 states. Consumers can identify affected products by lot codes 1274425 or 2140425, with best-by dates between October 1, 2023 and May 20, 2024. The UPC is 5150072002.

Salmonella can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it and should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

Anyone who may have consumed the affected product and has experienced symptoms of Salmonella infection—including fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps—should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER
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 (1)

  • Lot codes: 1274425 2140425 UPC: 5150072002 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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