The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1293-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Producers Peanut Company Recalls Peanut Butter for Aflatoxin Contamination

Producers Peanut Company is recalling bulk peanut butter products because they 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 due to the potential for serious health consequences from aflatoxin exposure.

Plain-English summary

Producers Peanut Company Inc is recalling specific bulk creamy and smooth peanut butter products. The affected items are packed in plastic 4 lb tubs, 5 lb tubs, and 35 lb buckets. These products are sold under private labels including Peanut Kids, Eden, and American Farm Peanut Butters, and are labeled as manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. in Suffolk, VA.

The recall is being issued because the peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. Aflatoxins are toxic substances that can be harmful to human health when consumed in high quantities.

The recalled products were distributed in New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland, and were also exported to Barbados. Consumers who have these products in their possession should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bulk Creamy/Smooth Peanut butter, packed in plastic 4 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box; 5 lb tub, packed 6 tubs/box, and 35 lb buckets under private labels: Peanut Kids, Eden and American Farm Peanut Butters, and labeled in part ***Manufactured by Producers Peanut Co., Inc. 337 Moore Av
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 (5)

  • 2/12/2013
  • 2/13/2013
  • POD FEB 12 2013
  • POD FEB 2013
  • and 01.13.2015

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 →