Texas Consumers Urged to Check Peanut Butter After FDA Recall Notice

What Happened with the Peanut Butter Recall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a peanut butter recall as a Class II recall, meaning the products involved could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues if consumed. This recall affects more than 20,000 items distributed in 40 states, including Texas.

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The reason for this recall is the potential presence of plastic fragments in peanut butter products. Inspectors found fragments of blue plastic in a production filter while reviewing products made by Ventura Foods LLC.

Retailers and food service operators were notified to remove potentially affected products from inventory, and consumers are warned not to eat recalled items.

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Which Peanut Butter Items Are Included

The recall covers single-serve peanut butter packets and peanut butter with juice or jelly twin packs, all of which were distributed under various private-label brands. These include:

• Creamy peanut butter cups and packets in sizes such as 0.5-oz, 0.75-oz and 1.12-oz

• Twin packs with creamy peanut butter and strawberry jam

• Twin packs with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly

Affected brands or distributors include names like US Foods, DYMA Brands, Flavor Fresh, Sysco House Recipe, Katy’s Kitchen and Gordon Food Service.

How the Plastic Contamination Was Identified

Inspectors found pieces of blue plastic in a filter during the manufacturing process, which prompted the recall. Although the risk of serious harm is considered low, consuming foreign material such as plastic can cause choking or other adverse effects, especially in children and vulnerable adults.

Which States Are Affected

Peanut butter products covered by this recall were distributed widely across the United States. The full list of impacted states includes Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

What Consumers in Texas Should Do

If you live in Texas and have any peanut butter single-serve packs or PB&J twin packs at home, check the package carefully against recall information on the FDA website or official recall notices. If you find a recalled product:

1. Do not eat it.

2. Discard it safely or follow instructions from the manufacturer or retailer about returns or refunds.

3. Contact a health care provider if you or someone has eaten the product and feels ill.