According to the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, consumers should ensure that their Jif peanut Butter jars are not damaged by the recall.

Jif peanut butters, which are creamy and crunchy, as well as natural, low-fat, and natural peanut butters, have been implicated in a salmonella epidemic that has affected 12 states. This outbreak left fourteen people hospitalized, while two others were taken to the hospital. Salmonella poisoning can cause fever, vomiting, diarrhea and nausea.

J.M. Smucker Co. has announced Friday a voluntary recall of Jif peanut butter products due to possible salmonella contamination. The company stated that jars with lot codes 2140425 to 1274425 should be disposed of.

Jif can be purchased at all major retailers. States with salmonella outbreaks include Arkansas, Georgia. Illinois. Massachusetts. Missouri. Ohio. North Carolina. New York. South Carolina. Texas. Virginia. Washington.