More than 20,000 peanut butter products are being recalled across the United States due to potential plastic contamination, federal officials announced on February 17, 2026.
What Peanut Butter Products Are Affected?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated the recalled peanut butter was manufactured by Ventura Foods. Products included in the recall are creamy peanut butter packets in 0.5-ounce, 0.75-ounce, and 1.12-ounce sizes, as well as twin packs combining creamy peanut butter with strawberry jam (1-ounce and 1.12-ounce) and grape jelly (1-ounce and 1.12-ounce).
These products were sold under private-label brands including US Foods, DYMA Brands, Flavor Fresh, Sysco House Recipe, Katy’s Kitchen, and Gordon Food Service.
Which States Are Involved?
The recalled peanut butter was distributed across forty states: 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 Should Consumers Do?
The FDA recommends consumers check the labels of their peanut butter products for manufacturer information. Guidance on whether to return or discard recalled products should be followed from the retailer or manufacturer. Individuals with health concerns after consuming these products should contact a medical professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the recall?
The recall was triggered after inspectors discovered pieces of blue plastic in a production filter at the Ventura Foods manufacturing facility.
Is this a serious health risk?
The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall, meaning using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the risk of serious injury is considered low.
When was the recall first initiated?
While the FDA classified the recall as Class II on February 12, 2026, the recall was first initiated in April 2025.
As this recall unfolds, will consumers prioritize checking their pantry staples more diligently, and will manufacturers review their quality control processes to prevent similar incidents in the future?
