Peanut Butter Products Recalled in 40 States
Peanut butter products have been recalled in 40 states due to concerns about contamination with foreign materials, specifically plastic. The FDA has since updated the list of affected products to include those sold in California. Consumers are advised to check lot numbers and discard any recalled items.
- The recall was first voluntarily initiated by manufacturer Ventura Foods LLC in April 2025; the FDA later upgraded the action to a Class II recall on February 12, 2026. - A Class II designation indicates a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, though there is a chance of temporary or medically reversible health issues. - The contamination involves pieces of blue plastic that were originally discovered by the firm lodged in a filter during the production process. - The recall affects more than 22,000 cases of peanut butter products distributed through food-service supply chains. - This action is focused on single-serve portion packs, such as individual cups and packets, not the standard retail jars found on grocery store shelves. - Affected products were sold under multiple brand names, including US Foods, Katy's Kitchen, and House Recipe by Sysco, and are commonly used in settings like schools and hospitals. - The recalled items include creamy peanut butter packets in 0.5, 0.75, and 1.12-ounce sizes, as well as twin packs that combine peanut butter with grape jelly or strawberry jam. - Despite the wide distribution of the recalled products, there have been no reports of injuries or illnesses to date.
