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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter Recalled for Elevated Aflatoxin Levels

Agency Publication Date: October 8, 2020
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Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is voluntarily recalling 15,352 cases (totaling 184,224 jars) of SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter due to aflatoxin levels that were found to be slightly above the actionable limit. The recall specifically affects 16.3-ounce plastic jars with a "Best If Used By" date of September 29, 2021. Consumers who have this product should not eat it and can return it to their retailer for a full refund.

Risk

Aflatoxins are toxins produced by certain molds that can grow on crops like peanuts; consuming levels above established safety limits may pose a health risk over time.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 16.3oz plastic jars of SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter with UPC 00037600110723.
  2. Verify if the jar is marked with Lot # BEST IF USED BY SEP2921 LR3.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Hormel Foods Corporation for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter (16.3oz)
Variants: Super Chunk
UPC Codes:
00037600110723
Lot Numbers:
BEST IF USED BY SEP2921 LR3

Packaged in non-flexible plastic container; Recall # F-0030-2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86514
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Hormel Foods Corporation
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 15,352 cases = 184,224 jars
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin
Agency Last Updated: October 19, 2020

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