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After the recall of 49 Jif peanut butter items tied to a Salmonella outbreak, various companies using the peanut butter in their products have also initiated their own recalls, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
It remains uncertain whether anyone has fallen ill from consuming the newly recalled snacks or desserts containing Jif peanut butter (and potentially Salmonella), but it’s better to be safe. Here’s what you need to know about this batch of recalls.
Which items are part of the latest recall?
This situation is a bit more complicated. Unlike the initial recall from the J.M. Smucker Company, which only involved different varieties and sizes of Jif peanut butter, this time there are multiple recalls from various companies.
Instead of finding one single FDA recall notice for all affected products, you’ll need to visit the agency’s recalls page and look up the company behind the snack containing Jif peanut butter.
There are too many items to list individually, but here’s an overview of the companies that have issued recalls for products containing Jif peanut butter:
Del Monte
Fresh Del Monte is recalling fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products that contain ready-to-eat Jif peanut butter dip. The UPC codes and best-by dates for all recalled products are listed here. These were sold nationwide under the Del Monte brand, as well as in-house brands at retailers such as 7-Eleven, Get Go, and Circle K.
Supermarket house brands like Albertsons, Safeway, Jewel-Osco, and others offer a wide range of products.
A recall has been issued for a variety of ready-to-eat snacks and desserts, including apple slices and celery with peanut butter. This applies to all stores in the Albertsons umbrella, such as Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Haggen, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andronico’s Community Markets, Vons, Pak ‘N Save, Shaw’s, Star Market, Randalls, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, King’s, and Balducci’s.
Fudgeamentals is a brand specializing in rich, indulgent fudge.
Fudgeamentals has issued a recall on multiple fudge products sold under both the Fudgeamentals and Walmart brands across the nation.
Coblentz Chocolate Company is renowned for crafting delicious chocolate products.
Coblentz Chocolate Company is recalling several products made with Jif peanut butter, which were distributed nationwide.
Country Fresh is a brand known for its fresh, quality produce.
Country Fresh has initiated a recall on various fruit snack trays and cups that contain the recalled Jif peanut butter.
These snacks were available in retailers such as Wegman’s and Giant in states including Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
The recalled products, which come in clear, square, or round plastic containers, feature a “best by” date printed on the label, and all affected items are listed here.
Garden Cut is a brand offering fresh, healthy snack options.
Garden Cut has issued a recall for celery and apple snacks that include 0.7-ounce cups of Jif peanut butter. These were sold in stores across Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Wawa is a popular gas station and convenience store chain.
Wawa announced that it carried only two products containing Jif peanut butter, which were removed from store shelves on May 21.
Cargill is a global leader in the agriculture, food, and industrial sectors.
The company has recalled certain lots of Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways, Peanut Butter Eggs, and Fudge. These were sold locally at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store in Pennsylvania and online at Wilburbuds.com.
Fresh Seasons is a brand known for offering fresh, healthy snacks and meals.
Taher Inc. is recalling 6.3-ounce packages of Fresh Seasons Power Packs, which were sold in retail stores and vending machines across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. These products are in clear plastic packaging marked with lot numbers 135-142 at the bottom, and expiration dates ranging from May 24 to May 31.
Rich’s Peanut Butter Cups are a popular treat from Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc.
Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. is recalling two Rich’s Peanut Butter Cups products containing Jif peanut butter, which were sold in retailers nationwide. The list of affected products and stores can be found here.
A G Specialty Foods offers a variety of products known for quality and convenience.
A G Specialty Foods has recalled four of its products, including snack packs and peanut butter sandwiches that contain Jif peanut butter. These items have a shelf life of seven to fourteen days and were distributed to retailers and foodservice companies in Oregon and Washington between May 11 and May 23, with Lot Codes ranging from 129 to 141.
Mary’s Harvest is a brand offering fresh and healthy food options.
Mary’s Harvest Fresh Foods Inc. is recalling celery and apple snacks containing 1.5-ounce cups of Jif peanut butter. These products were sold in retailers across Oregon and Washington.
Giant Eagle is a well-known grocery store chain serving customers with a variety of fresh products and services.
The supermarket chain has issued a recall for several bakery items containing peanut butter, sold at three Pennsylvania locations in Ebensburg, Indiana, and Northern Cambria.
Quick Chek is a convenience store chain offering a wide variety of food and drink options.
Safeway Fresh Foods has recalled Quick Chek branded Apple and Peanut Butter Snack trays, which were sold in New Jersey.
Euphoria Chocolate is known for creating decadent chocolate treats and confections.
Euphoria Chocolate Company is recalling four products containing Jif peanut butter, which were sold in Oregon.
What steps should you take if you've bought any of the recalled items?
The FDA has emphasized a crucial point in these recall notices: Do not consume any of the affected products. Dispose of them immediately and disinfect any surfaces they may have come into contact with. Each company involved has a specific refund process, so refer to the corresponding recall notice to learn how to claim yours.
