The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1294-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Producers Peanut Company Recalls Peanut Granules Due to Aflatoxin Concerns

Producers Peanut Company is recalling America Farm Peanut Granules because they may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels. The product was distributed in five 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 agency classification is FDA Class II, and the presence of aflatoxins above allowable levels constitutes a significant health hazard, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or high-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Producers Peanut Company Inc is recalling America Farm Peanut Granules, which are bulk packed in 30 lb plastic bags in a box. The recall is being conducted because the peanut butter may contain aflatoxins above allowable levels.

The affected product was distributed in New York, Virginia, Illinois, and Maryland, and was also exported to Barbados. The recall notice lists specific codes including dates from February 2013 and January 2015.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
America Farm Peanut Granules, bulk packed in 30 lb plastic bags in a box, 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 (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 →