Jif Peanut Butter Recall: WA Case Of Salmonella Poisoning

Seattle WA

23 May, 2022

1:06 PM

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SEATTLE — Washington is among a growing number of states reporting salmonella infections amid a nationwide recall of dozens of types of Jif peanut butter products sold by the J. M. Smucker Co., due to potential contamination. So far, one illness linked to the tainted peanut butter has been reported in Washington, the Food and Drug Administration said. People in 12 states have reported falling ill after consuming the product. At least 14 cases of illness from salmonella have been reported, with two people hospitalized. There have been no deaths linked to the recall. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) 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. A complete list of recalled Jif products and their numbers is posted on the FDA's website. Salmonella is an organism that 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 a multistate outbreak of salmonella Senftenberg infections linked to Jif peanut butter products made at the J.M. Smucker Company facility in Lexington, Kentucky. The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include those with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside the 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. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) 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/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.