Hormel Foods Skippy Recall

Hormel Foods Skippy peanut butter is being recalled in several states across the U.S. The October 30, 2015, Skippy recall was due to small pieces of metal shavings being found in certain jars of peanut butter, product liability attorneys note.

If you have questions about the Skippy recall, or if you or a loved one were injured after consuming the product, contact Attorney Group for more information regarding your options. We offer free, no obligations consultations. We can help answer your questions, and if you wish to pursue a claim we can connect you with an affiliated product liability lawyer who can assist you throughout the legal process.

Important: The time you have to pursue a claim is limited. Contact us for more information.

Recall Details

According to fda.gov, Hormel Foods is voluntarily recalling 153 cases, or 1,871 total pounds, of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread, due to the possibility that some jars may contain small pieces of metal shavings which were discovered on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning. Foodborne objects that are greater than 7mm in length may cause injury such as severe choking with airway obstruction, gastrointestinal peroration or secondary infection.

The recalled product is limited to 16.3 ounce jars with a “Best If Used By” date of DEC1416LR1 with a package UPC code of 37600-10500. The code date is located on top of the lid. The peanut butter was sent to distribution centers for Publix, Target and Walmart located in Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware and Arkansas.

The company is issuing the recall to ensure that consumers are made aware of the potential hazard. No reports have been received to date of any consumer injuries or complaints. No other sizes, varieties or other packaging configurations of Skippy brand peanut butter or peanut spreads are included in this recall, the website reported.

Injured Parties May Be Entitled to Compensation

If a product is determined to be defective and unreasonably dangerous, the manufacturer can be held responsible for injuries caused by the product. Compensation that may be recovered if there are injuries associated with a defective product include:

  • Medical expenses incurred
  • Pain, mental anguish, and suffering resulting from an injury
  • Scarring caused by the injury or medical treatment

If a loved one dies from complications caused by Skippy peanut butter, family members may be eligible to pursue compensation for the wrongful death of their loved one, including:

  • Funeral expenses
  • Medical expenses prior to death
  • Mental anguish associated with the loss of a family member

Contact Us For More Information

If you or a loved one was injured by Skippy peanut butter, or if you want more information about the Skippy recall, contact Attorney Group for more information. You can fill out the form on this page, call us at the number listed at the top of the page, or email us at info@attorneygroup.com.

When you contact us, an attorney will follow up with you to speak with you about your case or answer questions that you might have. There is no cost or obligation to speak with us, and any information you provide will be kept confidential.

Please note that the law limits the time you have to pursue a claim for an injury. If you think you have a case, you should not delay taking action.

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