List of peanut butter-related recalls continues to grow[SIZE=-1]Stating that its investigation into salmonella-tainted peanut butter and peanut paste is "very active and dynamic," the Food and Drug Administration over the weekend reported more recalls of foods that include peanut butter as an ingredient. The company associated with the source of the outbreak, Peanut Corporation of America, also broadened its recall both nationally and internationally.
Because the investigation is so dynamic, we suggest that concerned consumers check the FDA's Web site, which is tracking the outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control is keeping a state-by-state tally of associated illnesses
The peanut butter and peanut paste produced by PCA was distributed to institutions, food service industries, and private label food companies in 24 states, the province of Saskatchewan in Canada, Korea and Haiti. The U.S. states are the following: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. In addition, the affected product was used as an ingredient in other products that may have been distributed in other states.
The outbreak has sickened at least 474 persons from 43 states, many of whom have been hospitalized. The infection may have contributed to six deaths.
Kellogg recalled 16 products Friday. Here are the food recalls announced this weekend :
- Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products recalls Wal-Mart bakery brand peanut butter cookies
- Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products recalls Lofthouse Peanut Butter Cookies, Chuck's Chunky Peanut Butter Cookies And Pastries Plus Gourmet Cookies
- Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products Recalls Food Lion Bake Shop peanut butter cookies nationwide
- South Bend Chocolate Company recalls various candies containing peanut butter
- McKee Foods Corporation announces voluntary nationwide recall of Little Debbie Peanut Butter Toasty and Peanut Butter Cheese sandwich crackers
- Perry's Ice Cream Company announces voluntary recall of select peanut butter ice cream products
- Hy-Vee Inc. recalls bakery products with peanut butter distributed in seven states
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