Peanut Butter recall
Federal health officials say an August salmonella
outbreak that has slowly grown to nearly 300 cases in 39 states may be linked to tainted peanut butter.
According to state figures, the number of overall salmonella cases so far this year is 25, down from 55 at this time last year.
The larger outbreak is believed to be the first salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter in U-S history.
The largest number of cases were reported in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri.
The Centers for Disease Control says about 20 percent of the 288 infected people have been hospitalized, but none has died.
Lids of jars that contain the product code 2111 are the ones that are affected. If consumers have this product, they should discard it, but save the product lid.
For a full refund, consumers must return the Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter product lid along with their name and mailing address to ConAgra Foods, P.O. Box 57078, Irvine, California 92619-7078.
Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall can call 24-hour toll-free hotline at 866-344-6970.
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