F&S Fresh Foods announced the recall of a Protein Power Snack product, which contains potentially Salmonella-contaminated JIF peanut butter.
F&S Fresh Foods just announced the Protein Power Snack recall. The FDA press release is availableThe company issued the recall in response to the JIF peanut butter Salmonella outbreak. F&S used JIF peanut butter from the lots that are included in the large JIF recall.
F&S distributed the Protein Power Snack in the recall at US Walgreens stores in New Jersey and New York. The recalled products are no longer available in stores as of the time of this writing. The last lot in the recall has a best-by date of 05/28/22 printed on the front of the label. The company says there were no cases of salmonellosis connected to its products. However, the JIF peanut butter F&S used to make the products has gotten several people sick so far.Salmonella is a bacteria that’s often responsible for product recalls.that will go away in a few days. They often experience fever, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
However, young children, frail and older adults, and those with weakened immune systems are at risk of severe illness and death. In rare cases, the bacteria can travel to the bloodstream, where it will trigger other conditions. Arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis can result from salmonellosis.
While the Protein Power Snack product in the F&S recall isn’t responsible for any known cases, the FDA and CDC are aware of several salmonellosis cases associated with JIF peanut butter.