February 21 2007
Peanut Butter Salmonella Contamination Information
On February 14th, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning to consumers regarding Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter due to risk of contamination with Salmonella Tennessee. Salmonella Tennessee is a bacterium that causes food borne illness. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration and abdominal pain. In individuals with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections. The affected jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter have a product code located on the lid of the jar that begins with the number "2111."
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. is currently representing clients who are victims of Salmonella poisoning stemming from Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter brands with product code number "2111." If you have consumed either brand and have experienced fever, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, or abdominal pain as a result, please contact our Foodborne Illness Legal Team at 877-249-1227 or email your case-related questions to psalvi@salvilaw.com. Please keep in mind that the peanut butter jars with product codes beginning with "2111" should be kept in a safe place, we may need them for scientific testing.
