Peter Pan/Great Value Peanut Butter

By yuming on September 12th, 2007

The FDA issued an advisory to consumers on 14 February 2007 to stop eating ConAgra-manufactured Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter with the product code 2111 purchased since May 2006. This is due to the peanut butter containing Salmonella Tennessee.

It has not been reported that Great Value peanut butter with the same code causes this particular strain of Salmonella but this product was produced in the same premises as Peter Pan Peanut Butter. Hence, there is the possibility of a similar contamination. However, Great Value Peanut Butter made by other companies is not affected.

To date, 290 people from 39 U.S. states were reported to be ill from Salmonella Tennessee, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Only 46 people were admitted to hospital and no deaths have been reported.

The symptoms of Salmonella Tennessee include: abdominal cramps, diarrhea and fever. If you suffer from a weak immune system, this strain of bacteria can enter your blood stream and develop into a dangerous, life-threatening infection.

ConAgra has since initiated a recall of all such products and has also destroyed all jars in their stock.

This food contamination incident has since sparked a class action lawsuit against ConAgra.

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