The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of certain single‑serve peanut butter and peanut‑butter‑and‑jelly products distributed in 40 states, including Washington. According to the FDA, the action was elevated to a Class II recall in February after the manufacturer, Ventura Foods LLC, reported finding blue plastic fragments in a production‑line filter. The FDA’s recall notice is available through the agency’s recall database.

Ventura Foods, headquartered in California, produces portion‑control packets frequently used in institutional food service settings such as schools, hospitals, and hospitality operations. The affected products were manufactured in April 2024, when the initial recall was issued. The company later notified federal regulators of updated risk assessments, prompting the Class II classification.

The FDA defines a Class II recall as one involving products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health impacts, with the likelihood of serious injury considered remote.

Products listed in the FDA documentation include single‑serve creamy peanut butter packets and combination peanut‑butter‑and‑jelly packets distributed under US Foods and DYMA Brands labels. The FDA’s product list includes:

• US Foods single‑serve creamy peanut butter packets in 0.5‑ounce, 0.75‑ounce, and 1.12‑ounce sizes.
• Poco Pac 2.12‑ounce peanut‑butter‑and‑grape‑jelly packets distributed by DYMA Brands.
• Poco Pac 2.12‑ounce peanut‑butter‑and‑strawberry‑jam packets distributed by DYMA Brands.

The public FDA report does not specify which Washington institutions or distributors received the recalled products, and as of February 17, 2026, neither Ventura Foods nor federal regulators have released a state‑by‑state distribution breakdown. Food service operators in Cowlitz County typically source single‑serve condiments through regional distributors, including US Foods. Because US Foods is identified in the FDA recall notice as a label distributor, local schools, long‑term care facilities, and commercial kitchens may wish to review their April 2024 inventory records.

No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall, according to the FDA. Ventura Foods has stated on its website, available at venturafoods.com, that the contamination was detected internally and that affected lots were removed from distribution.

Why this matters

Cowlitz County agencies—including school districts, senior meal programs, and healthcare facilities—frequently rely on portion‑controlled food items identical to those listed in the recall. While there is currently no indication that local institutions received the affected lots, the broad multi‑state distribution footprint means the recall warrants attention from food service managers and procurement staff.

Residents seeking information about specific products can review the federal documentation through the FDA recall portal, which includes lot codes, case counts, and distribution notes.

Sources

MyNorthwest: FDA issues massive peanut butter recall across 40 states, including WA

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: FDA Recall Event 96817

Ventura Foods LLC: Ventura Foods website