The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared the JIF peanut butter salmonella outbreak to be over.
On Wednesday, the CDC and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) completed their investigation into salmonella-contaminated peanut butter products, concluding the outbreak originated at a plant in Lexington, Kentucky. The contaminated products resulted in at least 21 reported illnesses in 17 states, and at least two hospitalizations.
In May, J.M. Smucker Company voluntarily recalled its JIF peanut butter products under certain lot codes. In June, manufacturers that use JIF peanut butter products pulled their products from the shelves due to possible salmonella contamination.
Because the product has a long shelf life, the FDA still recommends consumers ensure their JIF peanut butter products at home are not included in the recall. Smucker’s has a recall page where customers can complete a form to receive a coupon to replace their peanut butter if it was included in the recall.
Recalled items include the lot codes 1274425 to 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside the best-if-used-by date on the jar.