Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL) is voluntarily recalling its Skippy peanut butter in the Carolinas and five other States as some jars may contain small pieces of metal shavings.
The packaged food and meat products maker has recalled 153 cases, or 1,871 total pounds, of Skippy reduced fat creamy peanut butter spread after metal shavings were found on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning.
The recall has been made by Hormel with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Foodborne objects that are greater than 7 millimeters in length may cause injury such as severe choking with airway obstruction, gastrointestinal peroration or secondary infection.
The recalled product was sent to distribution centers for Publix, Target and Walmart located in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware and Arkansas.
The company said it is issuing the recall to ensure that consumers are made aware of the potential hazard. However, the company added that no reports have been received of any consumer injuries or complaints.
The recalled product is limited to 16.3 ounce jars with a "Best If Used By" date of DEC1416LR1 with a package UPC code of 37600-10500. The code date is located on top of the lid.
Consumers having the product should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations.
No other sizes, varieties or other packaging configurations of Skippy brand peanut butter or peanut spreads are included in the recall.
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