Thousands of jars of peanut butter have been recalled in the United States after pieces of blue plastic were discovered during production. The recall, originally initiated in 2025, was upgraded to a Class II by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week due to an increased risk of health consequences.
Ventura Foods LLC recalled over 20,000 cases of single-serve peanut butter and peanut butter-and-jelly combination snacks distributed under multiple brands. The products were shipped to retailers in 40 states, including Alabama, California, Florida, New York, and Texas. The FDA has not confirmed any reported illnesses, noting that serious health consequences are unlikely.
Separately, the FDA recalled a single lot of Initiative Foods' Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit baby food puree due to elevated levels of patulin. Consumers are urged to discard products with a best by date of July 17, 2026, and package code INIA0120. The affected baby food was distributed in all US states except Alaska, as well as Guam and Puerto Rico.
Additionally, CS Beef Packers LLC recalled approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef after routine testing revealed the presence of E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing strain. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall on February 11. Customers exposed to this strain can become ill within two to eight days.
A full list of affected products and lot numbers is available through the respective FDA and FSIS recall notices.
