Estimated Payout: Varies Proof Required: No Method of Payment: Coupons
JIF Peanut Butter, produced by the J.M. Smucker Company, is offering coupons for free JIF® peanut butter to consumers who have purchased specific affected products. The recall was initiated due to the potential presence of salmonella bacteria in their production equipment. Both the FDA and CDC, along with state and local health authorities, are investigating cases of salmonella poisoning related to this issue.
The FDA has also released a list of recalled products that used JIF peanut butter in their recipes, including:
The J.M. Smucker Company has issued a voluntary recall and a submission process for consumers who purchased affected JIF peanut butter batches to receive compensation.
To qualify for reimbursement, you must have purchased JIF peanut butter from the affected batches. The product codes for the impacted products start with the first seven digits ranging from 1274425 to 2140425, and the last three digits of the product code must be 425. You can check the JIF recall website for a complete list of lot codes and instructions on how to find the product codes on your jars. Examples of affected products include:
If your claim is validated, you will receive coupons for replacement products. If you need to claim more than five different products, you will need to complete the form again.
To file a claim, contact JIF through their recall website and provide detailed information about the affected products you purchased. Choose “General Questions,” then “Complaint,” and include your product details, purchase dates, and any other relevant information about the JIF products covered by the recall.
Recall Website: www.jif.com/contact-us
Please be aware that your claim form will be rejected if it contains fraudulent information. By submitting your information and your sworn statement of its accuracy, you are agreeing to do so under penalty of perjury. Submitting false information not only jeopardizes your claim but also affects others who are genuinely eligible for the settlement. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for this class action settlement, please visit the class action administrator’s website for more information. Note that NoProofClassActions.org participates in the Amazon affiliate advertising program, and this post may include affiliate links, which could result in us earning a commission if you make a purchase through those links.