Peanut Butter Recall Impacts Pantry Stock in 40 States
Consumers are being warned to check their peanut butter supplies due to a significant recall affecting over 20,000 products nationwide. This alert comes after the discovery of potential plastic contamination during the manufacturing process.
Details of the Peanut Butter Recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reports that the contaminated peanut butter was produced by Ventura Foods and distributed under various brand names in 40 states. The recall was initiated in April 2025 after blue plastic pieces were found in a production filter.
On February 12, the FDA categorized this recall as Class II. This classification indicates that while exposure to these products could lead to temporary health issues, the risk of serious complications is low.
List of Recalled Peanut Butter Products
The following peanut butter items are part of the recall:
- 0.5-ounce and 0.75-ounce creamy peanut butter packets
- 1.12-ounce creamy peanut butter cups
- Twin packs of creamy peanut butter with strawberry jam in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups
- Twin packs of creamy peanut butter with grape jelly in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups
These products were sold under various private-label brands, including:
- US Foods
- DYMA Brands
- Flavor Fresh
- Sysco House Recipe
- Katy’s Kitchen
- Gordon Food Service
States Affected by the Recall
The peanut butter recall spans across 40 states, including:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Mississippi
- Montana
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Guidance for Consumers
Consumers who have purchased peanut butter products are advised to examine labels carefully. The FDA encourages following retailer or manufacturer recommendations for returning recalled items or discarding them safely.
If you have health concerns after consuming any of the affected products, contacting a healthcare professional is strongly recommended.
