Jif Recalls Peanut Butter Over Salmonella Poisoning: What To Know

ACROSS CALIFORNIA — Dozens of Jif peanut butter products sold nationwide, including in California, have been voluntarily recalled by the J. M. Smucker Co. because of potential salmonella contamination.

People in 12 states have reported falling ill after consuming the product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. To date, 14 cases of illness from salmonella have been reported, with two people hospitalized. There have been no deaths linked to the recall.

As of Monday, no cases of illness linked to the peanut butter have been reported in the state of California. States with reported cases include Washington, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New York and Massachusetts.

The J. M. Smucker Co. said the recalled products were distributed in retail stores and other outlets throughout the country. The recall includes creamy, crunchy and natural varieties of Jif peanut butter, along with many others.

A full list of recalled Jif products and their numbers is posted on the FDA's website.

Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or older people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

What To Know

The FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to Jif peanut butter products made at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky.

Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside the best-if-used-by date.

The FDA recommends that if you have used the recalled Jif brand peanut butter marked with lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425 and the first seven digits end with 425, you should wash and sanitize surfaces and utensils that could have touched the peanut butter. If you or someone in your household ate this peanut butter and have symptoms of salmonellosis, contact your healthcare provider.

If consumers have products matching the recalled jars, they should dispose of them immediately, the company said.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report illness should visit www.jif.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.