So, apparently, Jif peanut butter is part of a food recall for most of the company’s products due to potential salmonella contamination.
That’s one of the worst food recalls we’ve seen here at Casa de Reddell and thanks to my sister Ashlee we were able to check our supply before digging too far into it.
Though mom just opened a new jar and we had a fresh one in the pantry – both had to be thrown out.
I’m really upset about this because we’re avid fans and eaters of Jif creamy peanut butter.
And partially because the lot and batch product numbers span a good two years from October 2022-May 2024.
Lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425, with “425” at the end of the first 7 numbers in the sequence.
The recall also doesn’t care if it’s creamy peanut butter, crunchy, all-natural, reduced fat, sugar-free, or in cans, jars, cases, or pouches.
Currently, there are 14 confirmed illnesses with two hospitalizations across 12 states.
I mean, my mom has had us eating peanut butter in some form or fashion since we were toddlers.
Overall, I’m glad for that because it means my siblings and I aren’t allergic.
It wasn’t even just peanut butter and jelly sandwiches either – we eat it with apple slices, toasted bagels, and even by the spoonful!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises to not eat any of the recalled Jif peanut butter and just to throw the jars away.
Also, the CDC says to wash surfaces and containers that may have touched the recalled peanut butter using hot, soapy water.
But, at the same time, we’ve got to keep an eye out for symptoms of salmonella contamination.
And those possibilities don’t look at all appetizing.
Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
Luckily, most people recover without treatment after 4-7 days.
Some people – especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems – may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
The CDC recommends calling your healthcare provider if you have one or more of these symptoms after eating recalled peanut butter:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than three 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, or feeling dizzy when standing up
I mean, don’t those symptoms sound like a lot of fun?
Not!
So, mom and I are spending the next six-ish days making sure we don’t get sick while missing our favorite butter of choice.
Now I’m even a little worried to go to the store and pick up a replacement.
After all, we’re brand loyalists and not all creamy peanut butter is created equal.
Plus, mom finds crunchy peanut butter to be an abomination.
I’ll just stick with my almond butter until we’re in the clear – if the urge strikes me.
Just so you know, the Jif website is asking consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980.