In mid-February 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) upgraded a significant recall affecting peanut butter products distributed in 40 states. While the prompt mentions Salmonella, official reports from February 12–17, 2026, clarify that this specific massive recall is actually due to foreign material contamination (blue plastic) found in production filters.
The recall involves over 22,000 units of single-serve peanut butter and peanut butter-and-jelly twin packs manufactured by Ventura Foods LLC.
Recall Details: The “Plastic” Contamination
The FDA has classified this as a Class II Recall, meaning the risk of serious health consequences is remote, but temporary or reversible health issues could occur if the plastic is ingested.
Affected Products: This recall does not impact standard large jars. It is strictly for single-serve packets (0.5 oz to 1.12 oz) and PB&J cups.
Primary Brands: The products were distributed under various private and foodservice labels, including:
US Foods
DYMA Brands
Sysco (House Recipe & Katy’s Kitchen)
Flavor Fresh
Gordon Food Service
Distribution Area: Shipped to 40 states, including California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, and Texas.
How to Identify Recalled Items
Consumers and institutional kitchens (schools, hospitals, cafeterias) are urged to check the following identifiers:
| Product Type | Pack Size | Distribution Brand |
| Creamy Peanut Butter | 0.5 oz, 0.75 oz, 1.12 oz | US Foods / DYMA Brands / Sysco |
| PB & Grape Jelly | 2.12 oz (Combined) | Poco Pac / DYMA Brands |
| PB & Strawberry Jam | 2.12 oz (Combined) | Poco Pac / DYMA Brands |
Action Step: Locate the lot code printed on the packet or the box. If it matches the list on the official FDA Recalls Database, stop use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
A Note on Salmonella Alerts (February 2026)
While the massive 40-state recall is plastic-related, there are smaller, localized Salmonella alerts currently active for other food items as of February 18, 2026:
Moringa Capsules: Recalled by Ambrosia Brands on Feb 13 due to Salmonella.
Dried Croaker Fish: Recalled by Prime Food Processing on Feb 5.
Snack Bars: Certain “Junebar” peanut butter chocolate chip bars were recalled on Feb 11 for undeclared allergens, not Salmonella.
