A sudden salmonella outbreak has killed six people and left more than 470 others very sick across country. Salmonella is a dangerous bacteria that commonly causes food poisoning. People suffering from salmonella generally experience diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and a fever.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has linked the salmonella outbreak to peanut butter and peanut paste produced in a Blakely, Georgia plant run by Peanut Corp. of America. The company supplies peanut butter and peanut paste to many other food companies for use in their products.
In order to avoid contact with the contaminated peanut butter, you should stop eating cookies, cakes, ice cream, and other food products containing peanut butter until the salmonella outbreak is under control. Jars of peanut butter sold in the grocery store seem to be fit for consumption.
Several major food manufacturers have recalled their products in order to prevent the spread of salmonella. Some of the more high profile recalls include:
- Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies
- Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
- Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies
- Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crackers
- LARABAR Peanut Butter Cookie
For a complete listing of recalled products, visit the FDA website. To be on the safe side, it is a good idea to avoid eating all peanut butter products until the salmonella outbreak is contained.
If you have suffered an illness from a contaminated peanut butter product, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. Talk with a product liability attorney at once to learn how to best proceed with your claim.
If you have a salmonella injury lawsuit in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the Law Offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.
