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FDA Rules Force Skippy to Label Its Product as a Spread

Skippy must label its natural product as a 'spread' rather than 'peanut butter' because it contains palm oil, which lowers the peanut content below the FDA’s 90% threshold. This distinction stems from 1961 regulations that defined peanut butter standards after manufacturers reduced peanut content to cut costs. The FDA requires the term 'spread' for any product with less than 90% peanuts or added oils, even if the product still meets the minimum peanut requirement but includes other ingredients.