Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
Unilever United States, the manufacturer of Skippy Peanut Butter, has recalled two of its products sold in 16 different states after a routine testing indicated salmonella may be present. According to a press release from the FDA, the recall is limited to Skippy® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread.
The recalled peanut butter was distributed to retail outlets in 16 states: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The jars of contaminated peanut butter can be identified by the UPC code and the 'best if used by date.' The UPC codes under recall are 048001006812 and 048001006782. Best if used by dates to avoid are MAY1612LR1, MAY1712LR1, MAY1812LR1, MAY1912LR1, MAY2012LR1 and MAY2112LR1. Consumers who have purchased the product are urged to discontinue use and call the company for a replacement coupon.
What is Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause infections in humans. Although there are more than 2,300 serotypes (different antigenic strains) in the salmonella family, two types of salmonella - Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Typhimurium - account for half of all human infections. When present in food, salmonella does not usually affect the taste, appearance or smell. According to the Centers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonellosis, the infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella, is responsible for 1.4 million cases of foodborne illnesses and more than 500 deaths every year in the United States.
Do you have a foodborne illness case?
If you have suffered a foodborne illness from salmonella contamination, you may be entitled to substantial compensation from the manufacturer of the peanut butter for medical care, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Peanut butter salmonella illness attorneys at Estey Bomberger are screening potential cases from this outbreak at 1-800-724-3817 or via our contact form. The lawyers at Estey Bomberger have represented and recovered millions of dollars in settlements numerous victims of foodborne illnesses, including salmonella and e. coli. From our offices in California, our attorneys represent foodborne illness victims around the country.
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