Ventura Foods LLC Recalls Multiple Peanut Butter Brands Due to Potential Plastic Contamination
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Ventura Foods LLC has voluntarily recalled over 22,000 cases of peanut butter packets across 40 states after blue plastic pieces were discovered in the production line.
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This notice was issued by FDA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Ventura Foods LLC has initiated a voluntary recall of several brands of peanut butter packets due to the potential presence of foreign material. During the production process, the firm discovered pieces of blue plastic within a filter, leading to the recall of products manufactured on the affected line.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 22,127 cases of peanut butter in various sizes (0.5 oz, 0.75 oz, and 1.12 oz). The products were distributed to 40 states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Affected Brands and Descriptions:
- US Foods: Creamy Peanut Butter (0.75 oz / 21g)
- Dyma Brands: Peanut Butter (0.5 oz and 0.75 oz)
- Flavor Fresh (Dyma Brands): Peanut Butter (0.75 oz / 21g)
- House Recipe (Sysco): Creamy Peanut Butter (0.75 oz / 21.2g)
- Katy's Kitchen (IMA): Smooth Peanut Butter (0.75 oz / 21g)
- Gordon Food Service: Creamy Peanut Butter (0.75 oz / 21g)
- Poco Pac (Dyma Brands): Creamy Peanut Butter (1.12 oz / 32g)
Affected Lot Numbers:
- 88652: D077F01, D079F01, D080F01, D083F01, D084F01, D086F01, D087F01, D090F01, D091F01, D092F01, D093F01, D095F01, D097F01, D098F01, D099F01, D106F01, D107F01
- 88640: D076F01, D085F01, D102F01
- 72445: D077F01, D078F01, D079F01, D085F01, D091F01, D092F01, D100F01, D101F01, D102F01, D104F01, D105F01
- 88660: D077F01, D076F01, D102F01
- 96435: D080F01, D094F01
- 86442: D100F02, D101F02
- 86433: D077F02, D078F02, D083F02, D084F02, D086F02, D104F02, D105F02, D106F02, D107F02
What You Should Do
Consumers, distributors, and food service operators should immediately check their inventory for the brand names and lot numbers listed above. Affected products should not be consumed or served. Those in possession of the recalled peanut butter should contact the firm or their respective distributor for further instructions regarding returns or disposal.
Why This Matters
The presence of foreign materials such as plastic in food products poses a potential choking hazard or risk of injury if ingested. This Class II recall indicates that while the health risk is significant, it is not considered immediately life-threatening.
Source
Information provided by the FDA under recall number H-0502-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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