Check Your Pantry: Peanut Butter Recalled in 40 States
If you have peanut butter at home, check the label. More than 20,000 peanut butter products sold across the U.S. are being recalled after possible plastic contamination was found during manufacturing.
The FDA said the peanut butter was manufactured by Ventura Foods and sold under multiple brand names across 40 states. The recall got triggered after inspectors discovered pieces of blue plastic in a production filter.
When This Started
The recall was first initiated in April 2025. The FDA classified it as Class II on February 12. That designation means using or being exposed to the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. The risk of serious injury is considered low.
So it's not a "drop everything and panic" situation. But it's also not something to ignore if you've got these products sitting in your pantry.
What's Being Recalled
Creamy peanut butter packets. Sizes include 0.5-ounce and 0.75-ounce cups, and 1.12-ounce packs.
Twin packs combining creamy peanut butter with strawberry jam in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups.
Twin packs combining creamy peanut butter with grape jelly in 1.12-ounce and 1-ounce cups.
The products were sold by private-label brands including:
US Foods
DYMA Brands
Flavor Fresh
Sysco House Recipe
Katy's Kitchen
Gordon Food Service
So, if you bought peanut butter from any of those brands, check it.
What States Are Affected
Forty states were affected by this recall including: 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, Wisconsin.
If you live in one of those states and bought peanut butter from any of the brands listed, check your pantry.
What to Do
Check labels for manufacturer information. Look for Ventura Foods. Look for the brand names listed above.
The FDA recommends following retailer or manufacturer guidance on whether recalled products should be returned or safely discarded. Some retailers will let you return it for a refund. Some will tell you to throw it out. Check with wherever you bought it.
If you have health concerns after consuming the products, contact a medical professional. That's the official recommendation. If you ate peanut butter and now you're worried you consumed blue plastic, call your doctor.
The Reality
More than 20,000 peanut butter products are being recalled because inspectors found blue plastic in a production filter. The recall started in April 2025. Got classified as Class II in February 2026. That means low risk of serious injury, but still a risk of temporary health problems.
Check your pantry. Look for Ventura Foods on the label. Look for the brand names. US Foods. DYMA Brands. Flavor Fresh. Sysco House Recipe. Katy's Kitchen. Gordon Food Service.
If you've got recalled products, follow guidance from the retailer or manufacturer. Return it if they'll take it back. Throw it out if that's what they recommend. Don't eat it if there's a chance it has blue plastic in it.
And if you already ate it and you're having health issues, call your doctor. The FDA says the risk of serious injury is low, but that doesn't mean zero. Temporary or medically reversible health problems are still health problems.
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