The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1291-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Producers Peanut Company Recalls Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter

Producers Peanut Company is recalling Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter because it may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of aflatoxins above allowable levels.

Plain-English summary

Producers Peanut Company Inc. is recalling Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, and 40 oz jars. The product is packed in 12 jars per box and 6 jars per box (40 oz) and is labeled in part with the manufacturer's address in Suffolk, VA.

The recall was initiated because the peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. The affected product has an expiration date of 02.13.2015. The total quantity involved is 1,122 cases, equivalent to 12,798 lbs of creamy peanut butter.

The product was distributed in New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland, and was also exported to Barbados. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and stop using it if found.

The recalled product

Product
Happy Kids Creamy Peanut Butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, 40 oz jars; packed 12 jars/box and 6 jars/box (40 oz), and labeled in part ******Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434***
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)

  • EXP 02.13.2015

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Producers Peanut Company Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →