Say it ain’t so! The J.M. Smucker Company has issued a recall on Jif peanut butter due to possible Salmonella contamination, FoxBusiness reports. Affected products include creamy, crunch, and to-go varieties, among others. This could put a serious damper on our PB&J plans.
If you have a jar of Jif in your own cabinet and are unsure if it’s safe to eat, don’t panic! There’s a simple way to find out: check the lot code number, which you can find right by the use-by date. The U.S. Food And Drug Administration says that products with lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425 should be thrown out. Otherwise, you’re in the clear.
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According to a statement from the FDA, 14 people have been affected by the contaminated Jif products, and two have ended up in the hospital. However, these are just the confirmed amounts, and its likely the actual numbers are higher.
Reportedly, those who contracted Salmonella during this outbreak became sick on February 20, and many report to having eaten Jif peanut butter beforehand. Salmonella is a serious infection which can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and worse, so to keep your family healthy and safe, it’s important to ensure you dispose of any recalled items.
