Peanut Butter

On January 13, 2009, Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), the manufacturer of King Nut peanut butter, announced a voluntary recall of peanut butter produced in its Blakely, Georgia processing facility produced on or after July 1, 2008, that had specific lot numbers and descriptions. More information regarding the recall is available on the FDA website and McGowan, Hood & Felder. The peanut butter being recalled is sold in bulk and distributed to institutions, food service industries, and private label food companies, under different names, including Parnell's Pride and King Nut.

The government has advised consumers to avoid eating cookies, cakes, ice cream and other foods containing peanut butter until health officials learn more about the contamination.
The FDA has created a searchable list of recalled products and brands on the agency's Web site. Salmonella, a bacteria, is the most common cause of food poisoning in the U.S., causing diarrhea, cramping and fever.

Kellogg Co. recalled 16 products last week, including Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies, Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies, and Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers.

Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery chain, recalled Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream sold in stores named City Market, Fred Meyer, Fry's, King Scoopers, QFC and Smith's in 11 states, primarily in the West. The Cincinnati‑based Company said the ice cream was not sold in its namesake Kroger stores or any other retailers it operates.

Golden Valley, Minn.‑based General Mills said Monday afternoon that it was recalling two flavors of snack bars: LARABAR Peanut Butter Cookie and JamFrakas Peanut Butter Blisscrisp. General Mills said the recall did not affect any other products it makes.

Clif Bar & Co.'s also Monday recalled some Clif branded bars - including some under Luna and Clif Mojo labels - sold in the U.S. and Canada that contain peanut butter made by Peanut Corp. Clif Bar makes all‑natural and organic foods and drinks.

Safeway said some of the products it makes, including Ready Pack Eating Right Kids Apples with Peanut Butter and Orchard Valley Harvest's Organic Bark Peanut Butter Cookies and Cream, may use peanut butter involved in the recall and asked customers to throw them out or return them to the store for a full refund.

Meijer, which operates 181 stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Kentucky, said Monday it was voluntarily recalling two types of crackers - Meijer brand Cheese and Peanut Butter, and Toasty Peanut Butter - and two varieties of ice cream: Peanut Butter and Jelly, and Peanut Butter Cup.

Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12-72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Infants, elderly persons, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely than others to develop severe illness. Call us now to determine your legal rights if you think you have suffered from salmonella poisoning. For more information on peanut butter or food poisoning, please contact McGowan, Hood & Felder LLC at (Toll free 1-877-327-3800) or www.mcgowanhood.com for a free consultation.