FDA Recalls Thousands of Peanut Butter Products Across 40 States

Ventura Foods LLC initiated the recall after finding plastic pieces in a filter.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The FDA has recalled dozens of peanut butter items produced by Ventura Foods LLC after the company found pieces of blue plastic in a filter. The recall impacts over 20,000 peanut butter products shipped to 40 states, including several peanut butter-and-jelly combo items distributed by other companies like Dyma Brands, Sysco Corporation, Independent Marketing Alliance, US Foods, and Gordon Food Service.

Why it matters

Peanut butter is a staple food item in many households, especially for families with children. This large-scale recall highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the need for manufacturers to have robust quality control measures in place to prevent foreign objects from contaminating food products.

The details

The recall is categorized as Class II by the FDA, meaning the products 'may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.' Ventura Foods LLC says it acted swiftly to remove all potentially impacted product from the marketplace after discovering the issue.

  • The recall was initiated by Ventura Foods LLC in April 2026.
  • The FDA announced the recall on February 17, 2026.

The players

Ventura Foods LLC

The manufacturer that produced the recalled peanut butter products.

FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the federal agency that oversees food safety and announced the recall.

DYMA Brands, Inc.

The distributor that initiated the voluntary recall on various single-use peanut butter products due to the potential presence of plastic.

Sysco Corporation

A food distribution company that distributed some of the recalled peanut butter products.

Independent Marketing Alliance

A company that marketed some of the recalled Katy's Kitchen Smooth Peanut Butter products.

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What they’re saying

“Protecting consumers remains our top priority, and we will continue to act swiftly and transparently as the FDA review progresses.”

— Ventura Foods LLC, Spokesperson (People)

“Ten months ago, DYMA Brands initiated a voluntary recall on various single-use peanut butter products due to the potential presence of a foreign material (plastic).”

— Ventura Foods LLC, Spokesperson (People)

What’s next

The FDA will continue to monitor the recall and provide updates as the review progresses.

The takeaway

This large-scale peanut butter recall underscores the importance of robust quality control measures in the food manufacturing industry to ensure consumer safety. It also highlights the critical role of the FDA in identifying and addressing potential food safety issues in a timely manner.