Contaminated peanut butter safety recall

Massive peanut butter recall in the United States.

Check your pantry for Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter jars. Throw it away if the product code in the lid begins with the number ‘2111′. The affected jars are made by ConAgra in a single facility in Sylvester, Ga.

“The Centers for Disease Control is investigating the detection of salmonella in two brands of peanut butter, sold in 39 states. Hundreds have become sick and health officials are worried there might be more bad peanut butter on store shelves.”

“Nearly 300 people in 39 states have fallen ill since August, and federal health investigators said they strongly suspect Peter Pan peanut butter and certain batches of Wal-Mart’s Great Value house brand — both manufactured by ConAgra Foods Inc.”

“An estimated 974 million pounds of peanut butter are sold each year in the U.S., and peanut butter and jelly is the most popular sandwich among children. Peter Pan is one of the nation’s top three brands, though well behind market leader Jif. Great Value peanut butter is also produced by some other manufacturers for Wal-Mart.”

Read this very detailed article for more information.