Salmonella Scare Sparks Skippy Peanut Butter Recall

Salmonella Scare Sparks Skippy Peanut Butter Recall Updated 2 hrs ago

March 7, 2011 8:00am

Salmonella found in some batches of Skippy Peanut Butter have resulted in a partial recall in New York and New Jersey.

 

The affected products are packaged in a 16.3 oz plastic jar and have UPCs 048001006812 and 048001006782. (peanutbutter.com)

MANHATTAN — Bacteria found in some batches of Skippy Peanut Butter has sparked a 16-state recall, including New York and New Jersey.

Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread brands have been recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. The bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people or individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected products are packaged in a 16.3 oz plastic jar and have UPCs 048001006812 and 048001006782, which can be found on the side of the jar's label, below the bar code.

They also include 'best-if-used-by-dates' MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1.

The limited recall is being conducted by the Food and Drug Administration. No other Skippy products are affected by the recall.

By Jim Scott, DNAinfo.com
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