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.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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***
- Manufacturer
- Producers Peanut Company Inc
- Category
- Food — Peanut Butter
- 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
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.
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