A nationwide peanut butter recall affects 40 states due to blue plastic fragments in single-serve packets, with no illnesses reported.

A nationwide peanut butter recall affecting 40 states, including Illinois, has been issued due to small blue plastic fragments found in single-serve products made by Ventura Foods. Over 22,000 units of individual peanut butter packets and peanut-butter-and-jelly cups distributed to schools, cafeterias, hospitals, and restaurants are affected, with the contamination traced to a filter at the production facility. The U.S. FDA classifies the recall as Class II, indicating potential for temporary or reversible health effects like choking or mouth injuries, though no illnesses have been reported. Affected items include 0.75-ounce peanut butter packets and 2-ounce twin packs with grape or strawberry jam sold under brands like US Foods, Sysco’s House Recipe, Flavor Fresh, and Katy’s Kitchen. Consumers should check lot numbers on the packaging and discard or return recalled products. The recall does not include standard grocery-store peanut butter jars.