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Umpqua Dairy expands recall of Tin Roof Sundae ice cream products due Salmonella concerns
By LocalHealthGuide on February 27th, 2009

Umpqua Dairy expands recall of Tin Roof Sundae ice cream products due Salmonella concerns

Umpqua Dairy Products, Co. of Roseburg, Oregon has expanded its recall of its Tin Roof Sundae ice cream products because they contain peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of America, whose plant in Blakely, Georgia has been identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 666 people in 45 states and [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on February 19th, 2009

Three Washington companies recall peanut products due to concerns about Salmonella contamination

Three Washington companies have issued recalls of peanut products due to concerns that they might be contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella.
All the companies obtained peanut products from the Peanut Corporation of America, whose plant in Blakely, Georgia has been identified with an Salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 640 people nationwide and has been [...]

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Slim-Fast recalls three Slim-Fast Bar products with peanuts
By LocalHealthGuide on February 15th, 2009

Slim-Fast recalls three Slim-Fast Bar products with peanuts

The maker of the Slim-Fast line of weight-loss products is recalling three of its Slim-Fast Bar products because they may contain peanuts from the Peanut Corporation of America’s Texas plant.
After the Peanut Corporation of America’s plant in Blakely, Georgia was identified as the source of a Salmonella outbreak that has sicken 647 people in 44 [...]

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Washington state residents urged to check all peanut products
By LocalHealthGuide on February 03rd, 2009

Washington state residents urged to check all peanut products

Washington state residents should not eat any peanut products until they’re sure the products are not part of nationwide recall of peanut-containing products due to concerns they may be contaminated with Salmonella, Washington State Department of Health Officials warned today.
To date, 15 Washington residents have contracted the infection. Nationwide 550 cases have been identified. About [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on February 03rd, 2009

FDA “widget” takes you to info about products recalled due to Salmonella fears

Many more peanut-containing products linked to the Salmonella outbreak are likely to be recalled in the coming weeks, U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials warn.
To help consumers stay informed, the FDA has created a widget (see below) that will show you a list of the products that have been recalled grouped by category.
You can also [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on February 01st, 2009

More products pulled from store shelves because of Salmonella fears.

Walgreen’s, Kroger, Best Brands, Nature’s Path and Bear Naked have all issued recalls of peanut butter-containing products as the list of products pulled from store shelves due to possible Salmonella contamination continues to grow.
To learn about the latest recalls go to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) update page, which includes a link to [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 30th, 2009

FDA tips for dealing with peanut butter-linked Salmonella outbreak

Dr. Stephen Sundlof, director of the FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, gives advice on how to avoid peanut butter products that might be contaminated with Salmonella.

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 30th, 2009

CDC telephone helpline provides info about recalled peanut products 24-hours a day

List of peanut butter-containing products recalled because of concerns about Salmonella contamination grows.
To learn about the latest recalls go to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) update page, which includes a link to a searchable database of recalled products. 
Consumers can also call a helpline maintained by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [...]

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Salmonella cases linked to tainted peanut butter products top 500
By LocalHealthGuide on January 28th, 2009

Salmonella cases linked to tainted peanut butter products top 500

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now identified 501 cases of infection with the strain of Salmonella that has been linked to peanut butter and peanut butter paste products produced in the Peanut Corporation of America’s plant in Blakely, Georgia. 

The cases have been found in 43 states, including 13 in Washington [...]

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Whole Foods recalls peanut butter product due to Salmonella concerns
By LocalHealthGuide on January 24th, 2009

Whole Foods recalls peanut butter product due to Salmonella concerns

Whole Foods Market has recalled its Whole Foods Carob Energee Nuggets in four states, including Washington state.
Whole Foods’ product joins a growing list of items being recalled because they contain a peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America, whose plant in Blakely, Georgia has been identified as the source of a nationwide Salmonella [...]

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Salmonella outbreak due to peanut butter products “ongoing” – CDC
By LocalHealthGuide on January 22nd, 2009

Salmonella outbreak due to peanut butter products “ongoing” – CDC

Investigators from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have concluded that peanut butter and peanut paste produced by the Peanut Corporation of America at its plant in Blakely, Georgia are the sources of the Salmonella bacteria that has sickened nearly 500 people in 43 states, [...]

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More peanut butter products recalled because of Salmonella fears
By LocalHealthGuide on January 21st, 2009

More peanut butter products recalled because of Salmonella fears

Peanut butter-containing products ranging from health bars to dog biscuits are being recalled because of concerns that they might be contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella.
The recalls include products made by Clif Bar, PetSmart and NutriSystem.
So far, major brands of jarred peanut butter have not been linked to the outbreak, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says.
A list [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 20th, 2009

Kroger, Clif Bar and others recall peanut butter products due to Salmonella fears

The Kroger Co. has recalled its Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream over concerns it  may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Among the stores included in the recall are City Market, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC and Smith’s.
“Stores the company operates under the following names did not receive any of the ice cream being recalled: Kroger, [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 19th, 2009

FDA posts online list of peanut butter products recalled due to Salmonella fears

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set up an online list of peanut butter-containing products that have been recalled because of concerns they may be contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella.
The list is searchable by brand name (such as “Keebler”), by description (such as “Crackers with Peanut Butter), by Universal Product Code (UPC), the unique [...]

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Salmonella fears prompt more peanut butter product recalls
By LocalHealthGuide on January 19th, 2009

Salmonella fears prompt more peanut butter product recalls

A growing list of companies are recalling products containing peanut butter ingredients because of concerns of Salmonella contamination.

The latest is Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc., which is recalling its Lofthouse brand Peanut butter Cookies, Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies, and Peanut Butter Fudge No-Bake Cookies and its  Parco Foods’ Chuck’s Chunky food service brand Peanut Butter Cookies and Pastries Plus Gourmet [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 18th, 2009

Salmonella fears lead to more peanut butter product recalls

The South Bend Chocolate Company was the latest company to issue a recall of some of its peanut butter-containing products due to concerns over Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products are candies sold under the South Bend Chocolate Company brand name. For a full list of the products recalled see the company’s press release at the end of [...]

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Salmonella cases nationwide - CDC
By LocalHealthGuide on January 17th, 2009

Do not eat peanut butter containing products for now – warns CDC

Consumers should not eat peanut butter containing products until investigators have determined that the products are free of contamination from the bacterium Salmonella, U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention officials said today, Jan. 17.
As of yesterday, Friday, Jan. 16, 474 people in 43 states have become infected a strain of the bacterium known [...]

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By LocalHealthGuide on January 14th, 2009

Kellogg puts hold on Austin and Keebler branded peanut butter sandwich crackers

As a precautionary measure, Kellogg Company has put a hold on its Austin and Keebler branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.
Kellogg announced the move after it learned one of the suppliers of the peanut paste , Peanut Corporation [...]

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Salmonella fears prompt nationwide recall of peanut butter from Georgia facility
By LocalHealthGuide on January 14th, 2009

Salmonella fears prompt nationwide recall of peanut butter from Georgia facility

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The Peanut Corporation of America has issued a nationwide recall of peanut butter produced in its facility in Blakely, Georgia after the product has been linked to an outbreak of Salmonella infections that has sickened more than 400. 
As of Friday, 11 Washington State residents have been infected.
The recalled peanut butter was [...]

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Listeria monocytogenes
By LocalHealthGuide on December 14th, 2008

Imitation cream cheese and “peanot” butter products recalled

Cambrooke Foods has issued an urgent recall of batches of three products:

Cheddar Wizard Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10310; 8 oz. jar);
Herb & Garlic Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10308; 8 oz. jar); and
Plain Low Protein Imitation Cream Cheese (SKU 10306; 8 oz. jar).
Low Protein Peanot Butter (SKU 10809; 16 oz. jar).

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