Skippy Peanut Butter Recall: What You Need to Know

Just bread and jelly today?

The makers of Skippy Peanut Butter are recalling a shipment of reduced-fat peanut butter because of a possible salmonella contamination.

Luckily, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that no one has gotten sick from eating the peanut butter, but just to stay on the safe side, Surge Desk breaks down what you need to know about the Skippy recall:

What exactly is being recalled?
Certain jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread.

How do I know if I should trash my peanut butter?
16.3-ounce plastic jars with the following UPC and and "best by" dates should be discarded.

• UPCs: 048001006812 and 048001006782 (found on the jar's label below the bar code).
• Best-if-used-by dates: MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1 (found on the jar's lid).

Where were these jars sold?
Recalled products were sold in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Is it just the peanut butter or other Skippy products?
Just the peanut butter products listed above. No other Skippy products are currently subject to recall.

Am I down a jar of peanut butter?
No chance! Skippy urges consumers to discard the potentially contaminated jars and contact the company at 1-800-453-3432 for information on the recall and to receive a replacement coupon.

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