Introduction
If you’re a fan of peanut butter, you may want to take note of this recent recall. A popular Costco product is part of a huge peanut butter recall, according to the company. The recall affects a variety of peanut butter products, including some of the most popular brands. In this article, we’ll discuss the details of the recall and provide some tips on what to eat instead of peanut butter.
This Costco Product Is Part of The Huge Peanut Butter Recall, Company Says — Eat This Not That
Costco has issued a recall for one of its peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination. The product, Kirkland Signature Super Saver Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter, is being recalled in the United States and Canada.
The recall was issued after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found salmonella in a sample of the product. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
The recalled product was sold in 2.5-pound jars with the UPC code 0 96619 88747 8 and a best before date of JUN2022. The product was sold in the United States and Canada between May 28, 2020 and June 19, 2020.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it. They should return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Costco at 1-800-955-2292 for more information.
The recall is part of a larger recall of peanut butter products that was announced by the CFIA in June. The recall includes products from several brands, including Kirkland Signature, President’s Choice, and Great Value. The products were sold in Canada and the United States.
The CFIA is advising consumers to check their homes for recalled products and to not consume them. Consumers should also check with their local retailers to see if they have any of the recalled products in stock.
The recall is a reminder to consumers to be aware of food safety recalls and to check their homes for recalled products. Eating recalled products can lead to serious illness, so it is important to be aware of recalls and to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your family.
In late May news broke that an outbreak of Salmonella illnesses across the U.S. was linked to Jif peanut butter. The company’s creamy, crunchy, natural, no sugar added, and more were promptly recalled, but the investigation continued. Since then several other products have been added because they contain the potentially harmful peanut butter—and the latest item is one found at Costco.
The warehouse chain tracks all items purchased through membership numbers and therefore is able to alert shoppers if a product they bought is recalled. That is the case with the Dorm Room Snack Box sold between April 20 and May 23, 2022.
“Costco records indicate that you, or one of your add-on members, have purchased item number 1377354,” a notice sent to members reads. “This item is a combination of 70 snacks covering multiple brands and products including four Jif To Go Peanut Butter Dipping Cups, 1.5 oz. The J.M. Smucker Company and the FDA have issued a voluntary recall of select Jif Peanut Butter products due to potential Salmonella contamination.”
The box contains other snacks, like Snyder’s pretzels, Oreos, Pringles, Goldfish, and more. Green Rabbit Holdings, Inc.—the company that assembled the box—says in the notice that anyone with it should not eat the Jif To Go peanut butter packs, and should throw them away or return it to Costco for a refund.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the only product sold at Costco included in the peanut butter recall. Jars included in the original recall were sold at warehouses nationwide. Crunchy and Creamy peanut butter varieties with item numbers of #917538 and #917546 are included.
As of May 25, the FDA’s outbreak investigation revealed the total number of Salmonella illnesses traced back to Jif peanut butter was 16 across 12 states. Other products that have since been recalled as well for containing the peanut butter include ice cream, snack packs, bread, bakery items, fudge, and more sold at Walmart, Walgreens, Giant Eagle, and other grocery stores.
If you believe you have a product included in any recalls regarding the Jif peanut butter, the company has created a Recall Contact Form that can help expedite support to reimburse affected consumers. While it’s important to discard or return a recalled item, it’s also necessary to make sure the kitchen is safe after it is removed. Follow These Two Steps to Sanitize Your Kitchen, Expert Says.
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Amanda McDonald