Skippy Foods, LLC recalled more than 9,353 cases of Skippy Peanut Butter across 18 states. The company cited concerns during manufacturing that caused steel fragments to end up in peanut butter jars.
Loyal Skippy peanut butter fans are asked to take their time in checking their pantry. The company announced the recall of its peanut butter product on March 30, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also posted the announcement on its website on the same day.
According to the FDA, the recall applies to Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, Skippy Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter Spread, and Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter Blended With Plant Protein.
Recalled products
Hormel Foods, the owner of the Skippy, said that they are doing the recall as an "abundance of caution" and are issuing the recall to ensure that consumers are aware of the issue at hand. The concern was identified by the manufacturing facility's internal detection system.
The recall involves around 161,692 pounds of Skippy Peanut Butter.
According to the recall notice, the products were shipped to 18 states: Wisconsin, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Nebraska, North Carolina, Missouri, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Hawaii, Florida, Delaware, Connecticut, and California.
CNN noted the following recalled Skippy products and their details:
- SKIPPY Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter, 40oz with "best if used by" dates of MAY 0423 and MAY 0523
- SKIPPY Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter - Club, 2/40oz with "best if used by" date of MAY 0523
- SKIPPY Reduced Fat Chunky Peanut Butter, 16.3oz with "best if used by" dates of MAY 0623 and MAY 0723
- SKIPPY Creamy Peanut Butter Blended with Plant Protein, 14oz with a "best if used by" date of MAY 1023
According to the FDA, the peanut butter product retailers have been notified. So far, no consumer complaints have been reported, as per WTOP News. No other sizes or varieties of its peanut butter or peanut butter spreads are included in the recall.
The FDA also said that the products being recalled may "contain a small fragment of stainless steel from a piece of manufacturing equipment." However, the recall is categorized as Class II, meaning the "probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
What to do if your Skippy product is affected by the recall
Skippy recommends returning to the retailer in exchange for products affected by the recall.
Consumers can also contact Skippy Foods Consumer Engagement at 1-866-475-4779 or visit their website at www.peanutbutter.com for instructions and information. The Consumer Engagement is available from Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time.
In a statement published on NBC New York, Skippy expressed its apologies to fans for the inconvenience. The company also said that they are committed to product quality, and it will continue to invest in processes to ensure the quality and wholesomeness of the products.
