Skippy Peanut Butter RECALLED

Makers of Skippy peanut butter yesterday recalled some brands of their creamy sandwich spread, fearing some jars could be contaminated with salmonella.

Unilever United States Inc. is targeting 16.3-ounce jars of Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread.

The recalled jars were sent to 16 states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

The affected jars have bar-code numbers 048001006812 and 048001006782 and "used by" dates ranging from May 16 and 21.

Skippy urges consumers to chuck recalled jars and call the Englewood Cliffs, NJ, company at (800) 453-3432 for a replacement coupon.

So far, no illnesses have been linked to the bad peanut butter, Skippy makers said.