The “chunks” in This Recalled Peanut Butter May Be Metal Fragments
If peanut butter is a staple in your kitchen and pantry, check the brand and label to see if it’s part of a voluntary recall issued by Skippy Foods, LLC. According to a company announcement, which was also published on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website , the product is being recalled due to the possible presence of small metal particles. (This is not how chunky peanut butter is supposed to work.) Here’s what you need to know.
Why is Skippy recalling peanut butter?
A total of 9,353 cases (or 161,692 pounds) of Skippy peanut butter products are being recalled because there is a possibility that small pieces of stainless steel from manufacturing equipment may have ended up in a limited number of cans. The problem came to light when the manufacturing plant’s internal detection systems identified the problem.
To date, there have been no consumer injuries or other complaints related to this recall, and all retailers who received affected peanut butter have been notified.
Which Skippy Peanut Butter Types Respond?
The easiest way to determine if your Skippy Peanut Butter is subject to a recall is to look for the “Best in Use” date on the top of the can. The following varieties with the indicated dates are subject to recall:
SKIPPY® Creamy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter, 40 oz
- Best if MAY0423 is used
- Best if MAY0523 is used
SKIPPY® Creamy Reduced Fat Peanut Butter, Club, 2/40 oz
- Best if MAY0523 is used
SKIPPY® Peanut Butter with Fat-Free Chunks, 16.3 oz
- Best if MAY0723 is used
- Best if MAY0623 is used
SKIPPY® Creamy Peanut Butter Blended with Vegetable Protein, 14 oz.
- Best if MAY1023 is used
These are the only products that are part of the recall: According to the FDA , no other sizes, varieties, or other packaging configurations of SKIPPY® brand peanut butter or peanut butter spreads are included.
What to do if you bought a recalled Skippy peanut butter
If you purchased any of the peanut butter products listed above, do not eat it. Instead, return it to the retailer you bought it from for an exchange, or call Skippy Foods Consumer Engagement at 1-866-475-4779 (Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm EST) or visit their website for instructions and other information. Information.