Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled Over Possible Metal Fragments In Jars

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Skippy Foods is voluntarily recalling thousands of cases of peanut butter because jars may contain stainless steel fragments from a piece of manufacturing equipment, the Little Rock-based company announced Wednesday.

The recall affects 9,353 cases, or 161,692 total pounds, of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread, and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein.

In the recall notice, the company said there was a possibility that a limited number of jars may contain the metal fragments.

The voluntary recall affects the following products. Best by dates can be found on top of the lid:

Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter, 40oz

• Best if Used By MAY0423
• Best if Used By MAY0523

Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter - Club, 2/40oz

• Best if Used By MAY0523

Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter, 16.3oz

• Best if Used By MAY0623
• Best if Used By MAY0723

Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein, 14oz

• Best if Used By MAY1023

The company said no other sizes or varieties of Skippy brand peanut butter are included in the recall.

Affected jars should be returned to where they were purchased for an exchange. Anyone with an affected product can also call Skippy Foods Consumer Engagement at 866-475-4779 or visit the website at www.peanutbutter.com for instructions and more information.