Washington – Consumers Urged To Avoid Snacks With Peanut Butter

Washington – Federal health authorities warned consumers to avoid eating cakes,cookies,ice cream, and other foods containing peanut butter. They are advising people to abstain from eating those types of foods until authorities can learn more about the deadly outbreak of salmonella. Stephen Sundlof is the head of the FDA’s food and safety center said “We urge consumers to postpone eating any products that may contain peanut butter until additional information becomes available.”

Sundlof said that most peanut butter sold in jars at local stores seem to be safe. Sundlof also said “As of now, there is no indication that the major national name brand jars of peanut butter sold in retail stores are linked to the recall.” They are focusing on peanut paste and peanut butter. The tainted food was made at a facility in Blakely,GA. It’s product is not sold directly to the public, but it is made and distributed to institutions and other food companies. The peanut paste which is made from roasted peanuts is a ingredient in many types of products sold in grocery stores.