Jif Peanut Butter Recall: Products Likely Distributed To Colorado

COLORADO — Peanut butter products that are part of a nationwide recall likely made their way to most states, including Colorado, federal health officials said.

The recall, which was issued because of potential salmonella contamination, includes multiple varieties of Jif peanut butter products by the J. M. Smucker Co.

Fourteen salmonella cases have been reported in a dozen states, and two people were hospitalized, officials said. No cases were reported in Colorado.

The J. M. Smucker Co. said the recalled products were distributed in retail stores and other outlets throughout the country. The recall includes creamy, crunchy and natural varieties of Jif peanut butter, along with many others.

There have been no deaths linked to the recall, which was issued Friday.

A full list of recalled Jif products and their numbers is posted on the FDA's website.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

In rare circumstances, infection with salmonella can result in more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating the multistate outbreak of salmonella Senftenberg infections, which are linked to Jif peanut butter products made at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky.

Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.

The FDA recommends that if you have used the recalled Jif brand peanut butter that have lot code numbers 1274425 through 2140425 and the first seven digits end with 425, you should wash and sanitize surfaces and utensils that could have touched the peanut butter. If you or someone in your household ate this peanut butter and have symptoms of salmonellosis, contact your healthcare provider.

If consumers have products matching the recalled jars, they should dispose of them immediately, the company said.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report illness should visit www.jif.com or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST.