Smucker's is a well-known American company that specializes in the production of food and beverage products. The company was founded in 1897 by Jerome Monroe Smucker and is headquartered in Orrville,...
J.M. Smucker's Jif Peanut Butter is one of the most popular peanut butter brands in the United States. In May 2022, the company issued a voluntary recall of select Jif peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination. According to epidemiological evidence, the Jif brand peanut butter produced in J.M. Smucker's facility located in Lexington, KY, was the likely source of the contamination.
The recall also affected other companies' products that were contaminated by Jif peanut butter. The J.M. Smucker Company provided information that the contaminated products were also sent to other countries beyond the U.S.
Experts have claimed that J.M. Smucker knew about Jif's Salmonella trouble but did not report it. The company has since issued a recall and provided information to consumers on how to claim replacement coupons for their recalled peanut butter products.
Despite the recall, J.M. Smucker's stock remained higher, even though the recall is expected to hurt the company's earnings. Overall, Jif peanut butter remains a popular choice amongst consumers and is a staple in many households across the United States.