The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled peanut butter and products containing peanut butter from several companies within the last two weeks because of concerns over Salmonella outbreaks. Some of the recalls include products made by Wal-Mart, Meijer, Trader Joe’s, and more.
You can search for Peanut Butter Product Recalls at their website to make sure your kitchen doesn't contain the suspected products. The list is updated almost daily. You can also check for other product-related health alerts.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the case count is now 488 in 43 states with the latest reported illness beginning on January 8, 2009. You can access a map of the outbreak via the CDC’s Investigation Update. See also the CDC and FDA recommendations for consumers. The American Peanut Council provides a list of peanut butter brands NOT affected by the FDA recall. The Indiana State Health Department also keeps a list of Recalls and Advisories. More information on Salmonella can be found at the USDA Food Safety & Inspection website.
