Jif Peanut Butter Recall Issued Over Salmonella Outbreak. Check Your Pantry For These Products.

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With grocery store prices the way they are, many of us have been sticking to the tried and true basics like PB&J sammiches for the kids because they love them, and honestly, who can stand listening to kids complain about food right now? 

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Well, I have some bad news.

Jif just announced a voluntary recall after a salmonella outbreak that has hit 12 states, sickening 14 people.

So far, two folks have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported, thank goodness. 

The FDA announced the voluntary recall today in a statement noting the dangers of salmonella. 

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly 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 the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis,” the FDA wrote

The peanut butter in question was distributed across the country in retail stores and other outlets. It is critical that anyone who purchased Jif recently look at the lot code, which is usually near the expiration or best used by date. The affected lot codes are 1274425 – 2140425. 

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This is the full list of Jif products that are included in the recall:

  • JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516
  • JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150007565
  • JIF 3/4 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008051
  • JIF .64 OUNCE NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008058
  • JIF 96 COUNT NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER TO GO CASE 5150021889
  • JIF 36 COUNT CREAMY JIF PEANUT TO GO CASE 5150024114
  • JIF 8 COUNT CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024130
  • JIF 8 COUNT CREAMY PBTR TO GO 5150024136
  • JIF 4.5 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024137
  • JIF 54 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024143
  • JIF 28 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024163
  • JIF 96 COUNT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024170
  • JIF 54 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024174
  • JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024177
  • JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL HONEY 5150024182
  • JIF 12 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024191
  • JIF 12 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024307
  • JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024321
  • JIF 28 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024322
  • JIF 4 POUND CAN CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024331
  • JIF 96 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY TWINPACK 5150024404
  • JIF 15.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150024540
  • JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH 5150024545
  • JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH 5150024545
  • JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH 5150024572
  • JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH 5150024572
  • JIF 80 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024769
  • JIF 80 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024776
  • JIF 40 OUNCE REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025499
  • JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516
  • JIF 16 OZ REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025518
  • JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537
  • JIF 80 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150025542
  • JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025565
  • JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025574
  • JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY 5150025578
  • JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072001
  • JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072002
  • JIF TO GO 8 PACK 250 GRAM CREAMY 5150075007
  • JIF 46.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150041418
  • JIF 1.1 OUNCE PORTION CONTROL PEANUT BUTTER 120 COUNT 5150092100
  • JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705
  • JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024177
  • JIF 12 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER INTERNATIONAL 5150008026
  • JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER 5150025530
  • JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024706
  • JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705
  • JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537

The FDA advises that if you have one of the products included in this list to dispose of it immediately.

They also note that “consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-usExternal Link Disclaimer or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.”

Jif peanut butter has a very long shelf life so be sure to check the lot number on your jar to make sure it is safe.

If you have a jar of peanut butter that is included on the recall list that has touched anything in your home, including surfaces,containers, and utensils, immediately wash contaminated items with hot, soapy water and throw away the peanut butter. 

According to the CDC, you should call a doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms after eating any product on the recall list:

    • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
    • Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
    • Bloody diarrhea
    • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
    • Signs of dehydration, such as:
      • Not peeing much
      • Dry mouth and throat
      • Feeling dizzy when standing up

Keep your kids and family safe and throw out any product that matches the lot numbers mentioned above.

If you have an open jar that matches that list, watch out for symptoms of salmonella poisoning. Call your doctor immediately if you or your family have any symptoms. 

Stay safe, friends. 

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