Peanut Butter
Also listed as Creamy Peanut Butter, Crunchy Peanut Butter, and Peanut Spread.
This is what the ingredient is.
Peanut butter is a spread made by grinding peanuts. Labels may say creamy, crunchy, or peanut spread.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is spread on bread and used in sauces, cookies, and snack bars.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA has a standard of identity for peanut butter covering peanut content. Peanut is a major allergen that must be declared.
Here is what research has found.
Salmonella outbreaks linked to peanut butter are well documented in past US recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Peanuts are a major allergen. Shared equipment can introduce other nuts—read labels.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.