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# Hormel Recalls Some Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread for Possible Metal Shavings
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/10/hormel-recalls-some-skippy-reduced-fat-creamy-peanut-butter-spread-for-possible-metal-shavings/
- Published: 2015-10-30T19:59:40.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-31T07:49:26.000Z
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: Recalls, food recall, food safety, Hormel, Hormel Foods Sales LLC, Skippy reduced fat peanut butter, SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 10:59

Hormel Foods Sales LLC is voluntarily [recalling](http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm470175.htm?ref=foodsafetynews.com) 153 cases, or 1,871 total pounds, of a single code date of SKIPPY® Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread due to the possibility that some jars may contain small pieces of metal shavings which were discovered on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning. Foodborne objects that are greater than 7mm in length may cause injury, such as severe choking with airway obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation or secondary infection, the company stated.

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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. 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 is issuing the recall to make sure that consumers are made aware of the potential hazard. No reports have been received to date of any consumer injuries or complaints. No other sizes, varieties or other packaging configurations of SKIPPY® brand peanut butter or peanut spreads are included in this recall. If a consumer has this product, they should return it to the store where purchased for an exchange or call Hormel Foods Customer Relations at 1-866-475-4779, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, excluding holidays. (To sign up for a free subscription to **Food Safety News**, click [here](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/subscribe/#.VcL0VsZNPVs).)