If you have peanut butter at home, it may be time to check the label. Federal officials say more than 20,000 peanut butter products sold across the U.S. are being recalled after possible plastic contamination was found during manufacturing.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the peanut butter was manufactured by Ventura Foods and sold under multiple brand names across 40 states. The recall was triggered after inspectors discovered pieces of blue plastic in a production filter.
While the recall was first initiated in April 2025, the FDA classified it as Class II on Feb. 12. That designation means using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the risk of serious injury is considered low.
Here is what you need to know.
What peanut butter products are being recalled?
According to the FDA, peanut butter products being recalled include:
- Creamy peanut butter packets, in sizes of 0.5-ounce and 0.75-ounce cups, and 1.12-ounce packs.
- Twin packs combining creamy peanut butter with strawberry jam, in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups
- Twin packs combining creamy peanut butter with grape jelly, in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups
The products were sold by private-label brands such as US Foods, DYMA Brands, Flavor Fresh, Sysco House Recipe, Katy’s Kitchen, and Gordon Food Service, the FDA said.
What states are affected by the recall?
The recalled peanut butter was distributed to forty states across the United States including: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
What consumers should do
Consumers who have peanut butter products at home should check labels for manufacturer information. The FDA recommends following retailer or manufacturer guidance on whether recalled products should be returned or safely discarded.
Anyone with health concerns after consuming the products should contact a medical professional.
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
