Producers Peanut Company Recalls Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut Butter for Aflatoxin Risk
Producers Peanut Company is recalling Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut Butter because it may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. The product was distributed in several US states and Barbados.
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. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with significant health risks (such as aflatoxins, which are carcinogenic) align with the 'Severe' category, particularly when specific contamination levels are cited as exceeding allowable limits.
Plain-English summary
Producers Peanut Company Inc is recalling Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut Butter due to the potential presence of aflatoxins above allowable levels. The recalled product is packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, and 40 oz jars. The jars are labeled with the manufacturer information: Producers Peanut Co., Inc., 337 Moore Ave., Suffolk, VA 23434. The specific expiration date for the affected units is 02.13.2015.
The recall involves 506 cases, totaling 5,760 pounds of crunchy peanut butter. The product was distributed in New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland, and was also exported to Barbados.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific expiration date and manufacturer labeling. If found, they should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities regarding disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Happy Kids Crunchy Peanut butter, packed in 8 oz, 12 oz, 28 oz, packed 12 jars/cs and 40 oz jars, packed 6 jars/cs; jars are 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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