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product_liability pb-food-poisoningPeter Pan and Great Value peanut butter were the subject of a February 2007 recall after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Salmonella health alert. The recall included all Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter spreads manufactured since December 2005 and beginning with a 2111 product code.
The health alert also warned consumers to discard Carvel Peanut Butter Topping and Sonic Ready-to-Use Peanut Butter Topping, two peanut butter products made at the same facility as the Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter spreads.
Peanut Butter Contaminated with Salmonella
More than 620 people have contracted Salmonella food poisoning after consuming Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter. The maker of these two peanut butter brands, the food company ConAgra, voluntarily initiated the recall of all of the peanut butter products made at its facility in Sylvester, Georgia. Investigators identified a leak in the roof of the facility that appears to be the source of the Salmonella contamination.
Foodborne Illnesses
The FDA is making efforts to identify and implement new processes and regulations that will make our food supply safer, but until then, American consumers should keep an eye out for further recalls. In addition to Salmonella poisoning, other foodborne illnesses include botulism and E. coli food poisoning. However, the Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter recall was only associated with a risk of Salmonella poisoning.
Recalls Prompt Consumer Concerns
After a startling number of recent recalls involving such products as toothpaste, spinach, canned chili and stews, pet food, Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter, and other products, Americans' trust in the safety of their food supply is dropping sharply. According to a May 2007 survey by the Food Marketing Institute, a trade group, only about 66% of shoppers in the U.S. are confident that the food they get at grocery stores is safe.
Recall Information
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, regulates meat and poultry products and processed eggs. They monitor and sometimes initiate the recall process for these products. The FDA regulates all other food products, and consumers can go to the website of either agency to find out whether a particular food product has been recalled.
Contact an Attorney
The Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter recall is just the latest in an ongoing string of food recalls that may not end soon. If you have been sickened by Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter, you can learn about your legal rights and options when you consult an attorney who is experienced in product liability cases.
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