FDA Confirms Peanut Corp As Source Of Salmonella
Federal health officials said Wednesday that they have confirmed the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened almost 500 people as Peanut Corp. of America.
Peanut Corp., based in Lynchburg, Va., produced peanut butter mostly distributed to nursing homes and schools as well as peanut paste used in dozens of products sold directly to consumers in retail stores. Last week the company recalled peanut butter and peanut paste made at its Blakely, Ga., facility after July 1.
The Food and Drug Administration said that in addition to products made by Peanut Corp., more than 125 recalls of crackers, cookies, ice cream and even some pet food have been announced the past few days. Earlier Wednesday, PetSmart Inc. (PETM) recalled seven types of Grreat Choice Dog Biscuits.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 486 people in 43 states and Canada have been sickened by a specific strain of salmonella known as Typhimurium, which has contributed to six deaths.
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