Salmonella Warning in US Peanut Butter

[Larry_OHF]

There was an outbreak of bacteria that came out of California weeks after the Spinach outbreak, and I think it was lettuce, but I don't think I knew of the tomato one.

The reason I think they are taking care of this outbreak in Peanut Butter is that the expiration date on those jars go up to like 2 years from now, and as I said most people do not usually use the stuff in cooking, and eat it raw, which means that the risk of contamination is higher and will be so as long as the jars are on the shelves.

[Larry_OHF]

http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01563.html

Here is the FDA's website link on the news, and a phone numer to call for questions.

[Larry_OHF]

My wife (she works for the Health Dept.) has scolded me on not explaining the reason for the term "outbreak" in the article.

Allow me to repent and explain what I have learned.

An outbreak is a localized epidemic. FDA regulations call for them to issue warnings to the public when 2 people (or more) are made sick from the same publically accessible source.

The Peanut Butter is on sale to the public, and the batch that begins with #2111 is the isolated single source of a bacteria that is not normally expected to be found in connection with the ingredients of the packaging. Thus the cause for special public awareness.

[ 02-15-2007, 06:16 PM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

[russian dudette]

peanut butter and jam on toast is good [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[Larry_OHF]

Originally posted by russian dudette: peanut butter and jam on toast is good [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Then try them on a toasted bagel and you'll thank me.

Freaking Spammer. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

[/)eathKiller]

This has to be a hoax right? Every single jar at the NEX here in Gtmo had 2111 on it as did the 4 jars in my kitchen cabinet. I haven't gotten sick either but i am going to throw them out just in case.

It'd be horrible if it turns out the 2111 thing was a hoax though and that most peanut butter jars actually start with 2111 and somebody made a note of that and decided to exploit it...

[Larry_OHF]

Here's an updated report.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/16....ap/index.html

The plant is shut down and it is being investigated how this germ infected the food. The last time something like this happened, it was in Australia in the 1990s, and was blamed on unsanitary conditions within the factory.

[ 02-18-2007, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

[TAOWolf]

I had two jars also with the code on it.
Brand new, never opened. Sucks to throw away, but I did it. Better safe then sorry. And I LOVE peanut butter too!!

I also have a garden most year 'round, so don't buy produce from the stores either...

That spinach scare was enough for me...

[Bungleau]

Methinks it's a recall, so you can return them... if the trash hasn't been picked up, that is.

We didn't have any, fortunately. Now to wait for the next scare...

[Larry_OHF]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/condi....ap/index.html

The case has been solved as to how the peanut butter was contaminated.

Quote:
• Leaky roof, sprinkler source of salmonella in peanut butter plant, maker says
• Moisture mixed with dormant salmonella probably from raw peanuts, peanut dust.