Throw Out These Recalled Jif Peanut Butters 'Immediately,' FDA Says

Peanut butter is a staple in American kitchens. There is a good chance that you have some in your kitchen. If so, check the label to see if it's included in a nationwide recall of 49 Jif-brand peanut butter products, prompted by concerns that it is responsible for a Salmonella outbreak that has made at least 14 people sick, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Here is what to know.

Why is Jif peanut butter being recalled?

The FDA and the J.M. Smucker Company have issued a voluntary recall of 49 Jif peanut butter products. There were 14 reported illnesses, including two hospitalizations, across 12 states that have been linked to certain Jif peanut butter products produced at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Kentucky.

Which Jif peanut butter products are included in the recall?

The FDA says that the peanut butter was distributed nationwide. The products included in the recall have a number between 12 and 2. Next to the best-if-used-by date are the codes on Jif labels. Jif peanut butter has a shelf life of two years, so even if you bought it a long time ago, it may be part of the recall.

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