Parkers Farm has expanded the voluntary recall of several products due to possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Recalled products include all 12 ounce and 16-ounce peanut butter in plastic tubs with sell-by dates on or before and 12/31/2010. The co-op has pulled all affected products from the shelves.

If you have purchased peanut butter with these sell-by dates,you are advised to throw it out. Here is the press release from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture; for more information you may call Parkers Farm Inc., at 800-869-6685.

If you purchased this product at Linden Hills Co-op, please return it for a refund. The 12-ounce containers are not included in the recall.