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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peanut Butter

January 19 2009, 10:27am

As of last Friday (EDT), January 16, 2009, there were 474 people reported to be infected by the strain of Salmonella Typhimurium in the United States.

“The investigation is ongoing, and exposures to peanut butter and other peanut butter-containing products are being examined. Preliminary analysis of an epidemiologic study conducted by CDC and public health officials in multiple states comparing foods eaten by ill and well persons has suggested peanut butter as a likely source of the bacteria causing the infections. To date, no association has been found with major national brand name jars of peanut butter sold in grocery stores.” [CDC | Investigation Update: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections, 2008–2009] “January 17, 2009: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting a very active and dynamic investigation into the source of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak.  At this time, the FDA has traced one likely source of Salmonella Typhimurium contamination to a plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), which manufactures both peanut butter that is institutionally served in such settings as long-term care facilities and cafeterias, and peanut paste—a concentrated product consisting of ground, roasted peanuts—that is distributed to food manufacturers to be used as an ingredient in many products including cakes, cookies, crackers, candies, cereal and ice cream.” [FDA | News Updates, Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak] Product Recalls (as of January 18, 2009):

Various peanut butter products made by Peanut Corporation of America [PCA] (Not sold directly to consumers through retail stores) [Reference: FDA.gov | Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter] Walmart:

WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Cookie, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container WalMart Bakery Harvest Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake,9 Count Clear Plastic Container WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 9 Count Clear Plastic Container WalMart Bakery Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake, 12 Count Clear Plastic Container

Lofthouse:

Lofthouse brand Peanut Butter Cookies Lofthouse Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies Lofthouse Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake Cookies

Parco Foods’:

Parco Foods’ Chuck’s Chunky food service brand Peanut Butter Cookies Parco Foods’ Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies Food Lion Bake Shop brand Peanut Butter Cookies

The South Bend Chocolate Company:

The South Bend Chocolate Company brand Assorted chocolates in 5 ounce (Product 121) The South Bend Chocolate Company brand 8 ounce (Product 122) The South Bend Chocolate Company brand 12 ounce (Product 123) The South Bend Chocolate Company brand 26 ounce (Product 124) Hoosiers in 5 ounce (Product 010, UPC# 4482300011) Hoosiers in 3.5 ounce (Product o11, UPC# 4482300010) Valentine Heart, 14 ounces (Product 1020) 4.5lb Peanut Butter Fudge 4 lb. Hoosiers 5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaway, Milk Chocolate 5 lb. Peanut Butter Meltaways-Dark Chocolate 4.5lb Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

McKee Foods Corporation:

Little Debbie Peanut Butter Toasty sandwich crackers — all sizes Little Debbie Peanut Butter Cheese sandwich crackers — all sizes

Perry’s Ice Cream:

Perry’s Premium Peanut Butter Cup Craze Ice Cream 1/2 Pint Perry’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.5 QT, 1.75 QT AND 3 GL Perry’s Peanut Butter Chip Frozen Yogurt 1.5 QT, 1.75 QT and 3 GL Perry’s Peanut Butter Sundae Crunch Ice Cream Bar Bulk 24 pack Perry’s Premium Peanut Butter Fudge Ice Cream 1.5 QT and 1.75 QT Perry’s Perfectly Churned Light Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.5 QT and 1.75 QT Perry’s Light Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT Shurfine Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT Wegmans Chocolate Nutty Cone Ice Cream 1.75 QT Wegmans Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 1.75 QT and Pint Wegmans Peanut Butter Swirl Ice Cream 1.75 QT Wegmans Peanut Butter Sundae Ice Cream 1.75 QT Wegmans Peanut Butter Pretzel Ice Cream 1.75 QT Wegmans Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Bar 6 pack Wegmans Peanut Butter Candy Sundae Cup Ice Cream 4 pack Wegmans Peanut Butter Sundae Cup Ice Cream 4 pack

Hy-Vee Inc:

Hy-Vee Peanut Butter Cookies Monster Cookies Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Lunchbox Reese’s Pieces Cookies Lunchbox Peanut Butter Cookies People Chow Party Mix Assorted Truffle Fudge

Kellogg Company:

Austin Quality Foods Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter - all sizes Austin Quality Foods Cheese & Peanut ButterSandwich Crackers – all sizes Austin Quality Foods Mega Stuffed Cheese Crackers with Peanut Butter – all sizes Austin Quality Foods PB & J Cracker Sandwiches – all sizes Austin Quality FoodsSuper Snack Pack Sandwich Crackers Austin Quality Foods Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes Austin Quality Foods Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter – all sizes Austin Quality Foods Reduced Fat Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Austin Quality Foods Reduced Fat Toasty Crackers with Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Austin Quality FoodsCookie/Cracker Pack Austin Quality FoodsVariety Pack Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes Keebler Toast & PB’n J Flavored Sandwich Crackers – all sizes Keebler Toast & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers – all sizes Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies (2- and 3-ounce) Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies (2.5-ounce)

King Nut:

King Nut peanut butter Parnell’s Pride peanut butter

Recommendations of the U.S. CDA and FDA to Consumers:

Do not eat products that have been recalled and throw them away in a manner that prevents others from eating them. Postpone eating other peanut butter containing products (such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream) until information becomes available about whether that product may be affected. Persons who think they may have become ill from eating peanut butter are advised to consult their health care providers.

Get more updates at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website >> For now, it’s probably a good idea to stay away from goodies that contain peanut butter. It is uncertain if the recall list will still grow, so it’s better to be sure than sorry. IceRocket: peanut butter, salmonella outbreak