UPDATE: Jif recalled over Salmonella investigation
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination.
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 the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425–2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.
To find out how to identify the products, visit the FDA's website at www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/j-m-smucker-... for exact details.
For an online form to get a replacement coupon visit: www.jif.com/contact-us. The UPC and product code will be needed.
