CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella associated with peanut butter. According to the CDC, fourteen people have been infected in the outbreak from twelve states. Illinois has had one case included in this outbreak from Central Illinois. Laboratory data shows that some Jif brand peanut butters may be contaminated. On May 20th, J.M. Smucker Company recalled multiple types of Jif brand peanut butter. The company advised consumers to check the lot code number on the container to see if it is between 1274425 through 2140425, with “425” at the end of the first 7 numbers. Consumers who have products matching the above description in their possession are advised to dispose of them immediately.
Symptoms of illness caused by Salmonella may include headache, muscle aches, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, chills, fever, nausea, and dehydration. If these symptoms are experienced 12 to 72 hours after eating Jif brand peanut butters, people should contact a health care provider and let them know they have recently eaten Jif peanut butter.
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