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Salmonella Typhimurium Outbreak Linked To Peanut Corporation of America

The FDA and CDC have confirmed that the sources of the outbreak are peanut butter and peanut products, processed at a Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) plant in Blakely, Georgia. Over 529 illnesses and 8 deaths have been linked to the outbreak, and these numbers are sure to climb.

PCA has recalled all peanuts and peanut products processed in its Blakely, Georgia plant, going back to January 1, 2007.  This includes all peanuts (dry and oil roasted), granulated peanuts, peanut meal, peanut butter and peanut paste.

More On The Peanut Corporation of America Recall

PCA peanut butter was served in institutional settings, such as nursing homes and schools, under the King Nut and Parnell’s Pride labels. Other PCA peanut products were purchased by food companies and used to manufacture their private label products, including Kellogg’s Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter crackers.  Hundreds of products, including snack crackers, candy, cakes, ice cream, cereal, energy bars, cookie dough, and even pet foods, have been recalled.

In its outbreak investigation, the FDA reported that on 12 occasions PCA shipped product known to be contaminated with Salmonella to other food manufacturers, and that the company failed to provide a process that would prevent contamination of its peanut products both during and after manufacture.  Numerous Salmonella species, including the S. Typhimurium serotype, were isolated from PCA products, equipment, and environmental surfaces at the Blakely plant.
 
What You Can Do

If you are experiencing Salmonella food poisoning symptoms, contact your healthcare professional.  He or she can order a stool culture to confirm Salmonella infection.  Let your doctor know that you consumed a peanut butter product.

If you are diagnosed with Salmonella, are awaiting medical confirmation of infection, or have a question regarding your legal rights, please submit a Free Legal Case Evaluation, or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.

Salmonella Symptoms

Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 12-72 hours after the ingestion of contaminated food.