FDA Update on Peanut Butter Recall

As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers that ConAgra has extended their recall of all Peter Pan peanut butter, and all Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111, including peanut butter toppings, back to October 2004. This information was obtained recently as part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by FDA.

Consumers who have purchased any of the products since October 2004 should discard them. FDA’s advice to consumers continues to be not to eat any Peter Pan peanut butter or any Great Value peanut butter beginning with the 2111 product code.

FDA will provide updates on recalled products, including any other products that may have been made with potentially contaminated peanut butter and distributed to consumers.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by Salmonella include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections or death. Individuals who have recently eaten peanut butter-containing products from these companies and who have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately and report the illnesses to their state or local health authorities. Similarly, institutional food establishments and other food service providers who have received reports of illness from consumers after they consumed a product containing this peanut butter are encouraged to share that information with their local health department.

FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with states and local officials to identify how the contamination occurred in order to prevent similar foodborne illness outbreaks.

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As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing consumers that ConAgra has extended their recall of all Peter Pan peanut butter, and all Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111, including peanut butter toppings, back to October 2004. This information was obtained recently as part of the ongoing investigation being conducted by FDA.

Consumers who have purchased any of the products since October 2004 should discard them. FDA’s advice to consumers continues to be not to eat any Peter Pan peanut butter or any Great Value peanut butter beginning with the 2111 product code.

FDA will provide updates on recalled products, including any other products that may have been made with potentially contaminated peanut butter and distributed to consumers.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by Salmonella include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections or death. Individuals who have recently eaten peanut butter-containing products from these companies and who have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately and report the illnesses to their state or local health authorities. Similarly, institutional food establishments and other food service providers who have received reports of illness from consumers after they consumed a product containing this peanut butter are encouraged to share that information with their local health department.

FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with states and local officials to identify how the contamination occurred in order to prevent similar foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Salmonella found in the ConAgra Plant

As a follow-up to the recent Salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting an extensive inspection of ConAgra’s Sylvester, Georgia processing plant. Samples collected by the FDA revealed the presence of Salmonella. The fact that FDA found Salmonella in the plant environment further suggests that the contamination likely took place prior to the product reaching consumers. Last week, tests by several states identified Salmonella in many open jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter recovered from consumers. In these instances, the Salmonella found in the plant and in the open jars matched the outbreak strain recovered from consumers who became ill.

Peanut Butter Toppings Part of Recall

FDA has learned that the ConAgra plant in Sylvester, GA, sent bulk Peter Pan peanut butter to its plant in Humboldt, TN. The three brands described below are part of the original Peter Pan recall. These brands have been recalled and are no longer being sold. However, some consumers may still have these products in their home.

Consumers who have any of the products listed below should discard them. Individuals who are not sure if the purchased product contains the recalled peanut butter topping should contact the store where the product was purchased.

The bulk peanut butter was used to make the following toppings:

• Sonic Brand Ready-To-Use Peanut Butter Topping in 6 lb. 10.5 oz cans. Sonic outlets used the topping until 2/16/07, when the product was recalled.
  The topping was used in the following Sonic products:
  - Peanut Butter Shake
  - Peanut Butter Fudge Shake
  - Peanut Butter Sundae
  - Peanut Butter Fudge Sundae

• Carvel Peanut Butter Topping in 6 lb. 10 oz. cans. Carvel used the topping until 2/16/07, when the product was recalled.
  The topping was used in the following Carvel ice cream products:
  - Chocolate Peanut Butter
  - Peanut Butter Treasure
  - Peanut Butter & Jelly
  - Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Sundae Dasher
  - Any other customized products containing the Peanut Butter Topping, including peanut butter flavored ice cream in ice cream cakes

• J. Hungerford Smith Peanut Butter Dessert Topping in 6 lb. 10 oz. cans: This topping may be used by retail and restaurant outlets throughout the United States but is not available for direct purchase by the public.

Recall Status and More Information

ConAgra informed the public that it is recalling all Peter Pan peanut butter and all Great Value peanut butter beginning with product code 2111. The company’s recall extends to products made since December 2005. FDA’s advice to consumers continues to be not to eat any Peter Pan peanut butter or any Great Value peanut butter beginning with the 2111 product code.

FDA will provide updates on recalled products, including any other products that may have been made with potentially contaminated peanut butter and distributed to consumers.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by Salmonella include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections or death. Individuals who have recently eaten peanut butter-containing products from these companies and who have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately and report the illnesses to their state or local health authorities. Similarly, institutional food establishments and other food service providers who have received reports of illness from consumers after they consumed a product containing this peanut butter are encouraged to share that information with their local health department.

FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with states and local officials to identify how the contamination occurred in order to prevent similar foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Product testing by several states has now confirmed that Peter Pan peanut butter and certain Great Value brand peanut butter are the sources of the foodborne illness outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee that began in August 2006. To date 329 individuals have become ill from consuming the contaminated peanut butter, and 51 of those persons were hospitalized.

The outbreak is ongoing. All products containing Peter Pan brand peanut butter and all jars of Great Value brand peanut butter bearing a product code that begins “2111″ are potentially contaminated. Potentially contaminated products include 3/4 ounce and 1.1 ounce single serving packs of Peter Pan brand peanut butter. All of these products contain peanut butter that was manufactured in ConAgra’s Sylvester, Georgia plant. Retailers and institutions possessing the products described should not serve or sell them. Any consumer possessing any of these products should discard them.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by salmonella include fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections. Individuals who have recently eaten any products containing Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value brand peanut butter from a jar bearing a product code beginning 2111 and who have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately and report the illnesses to their state or local health authorities. Similarly, institutional food establishments and other food service providers who have received reports of illness from consumers after they consumed one of these products are encouraged to share that information with their local health department.

ConAgra has recalled these products from stores and ceased production in their Sylvester, Georgia processing plant until the exact cause of contamination can be identified and eliminated. FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with states and local officials to identify how the contamination occurred in order to prevent similar foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Source | FDA

FDA Update on Salmonella Outbreak Linked to All Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Certain Lot Numbers of Great Value Brand Peanut Butter

Product testing by several states has now confirmed that Peter Pan peanut butter and certain Great Value brand peanut butter are the sources of the foodborne illness outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee that began in August 2006. To date 329 individuals have become ill from consuming the contaminated peanut butter, and 51 of those persons were hospitalized.

The outbreak is ongoing. All products containing Peter Pan brand peanut butter and all jars of Great Value brand peanut butter bearing a product code that begins “2111″ are potentially contaminated. Potentially contaminated products include 3/4 ounce and 1.1 ounce single serving packs of Peter Pan brand peanut butter. All of these products contain peanut butter that was manufactured in ConAgra’s Sylvester, Georgia plant. Retailers and institutions possessing the products described should not serve or sell them. Any consumer possessing any of these products should discard them.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by salmonella include fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, salmonella can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections. Individuals who have recently eaten any products containing Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value brand peanut butter from a jar bearing a product code beginning 2111 and who have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately and report the illnesses to their state or local health authorities. Similarly, institutional food establishments and other food service providers who have received reports of illness from consumers after they consumed one of these products are encouraged to share that information with their local health department.

ConAgra has recalled these products from stores and ceased production in their Sylvester, Georgia processing plant until the exact cause of contamination can be identified and eliminated. FDA is continuing to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and with states and local officials to identify how the contamination occurred in order to prevent similar foodborne illness outbreaks.

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FDA Additional Information

Q and A - Peter Pan & Great Value Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak and Product Recall

February 16, 2007 – Update on Salmonella Outbreak and Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Great Value Peanut Butter

February 14, 2007 - FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Jars of Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Great Value Peanut Butter — Product May be Contaminated With Salmonella

CDC Salmonellosis - Outbreak Investigation, February 2007

Photos: Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter

FDA’s Pilot Program to Better Educate Consumers about Recalled Food Products

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Source | Reuters

ConAgra Foods Inc. (CAG.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will take a charge of $50 million to $60 million in the current quarter related to its peanut butter recall, the company said on Tuesday. It also forecast annual growth of 8 percent to 10 percent in earnings per share in fiscal 2008 through 2010.

The announcement of the charge, which works out to 6 cents to 8 cents per share, comes less than a week after ConAgra recalled its Peter Pan brand peanut better and the Great Value brand peanut butter it makes for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT.N: Quote, Profile, Research) due to possible contamination with the salmonella bacteria.

Shares of ConAgra, which also makes Healthy Choice meals and Swiss Miss hot chocolate, fell less than 1 percent to $25.71 in early electronic trading.

ConAgra said its previous 2007 earnings guidance of $1.28 to $1.33 per share, excluding special items, would need to be adjusted downward for the impact of the recall. However, even including the recall charge, 2007 earnings will likely still be toward the low end of the $1.28 to $1.33 range because several units are performing better than planned, it said.

The comments from the Omaha, Nebraska-based food company came just hours before its chief executive, Gary Rodkin, was scheduled to discuss the company’s plans at a meeting with analysts and investors.

ConAgra said it would have more details about the financial impact of the recall when it reports fiscal third-quarter results on March 22.  

For fiscal 2008 through 2010, ConAgra forecast 2 percent to 3 percent annual sales growth and 8 percent to 10 percent earnings per share growth, excluding special items.

ConAgra said it expects profit margin to expand and return on invested capital to improve during the 2008-2010 period.

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Source| The Exponent Online
By Mike Westervelt

Statewide outbreaks of Salmonella prompted Purdue officials to remove a brand of peanut butter from dining facilities.

The Centers for Disease Control have reported 288 cases of the illness nationally. Thirteen cases have been confirmed in Indiana. Health officials said jars of Peter Pan peanut butter are linked to the outbreak.

Kathy Manwaring, assistant director of dining services, said the University used the brand in On the Go! locations.

“We got the message (Monday) that we are not to use any Peter Pan peanut butter,” said Manwaring.

She said that when the recall was announced last weekend, it was not clear that it applied to single serve portions, which are the only instances where Peter Pan is used at dining services. Manwaring said Purdue primarily uses Jif peanut butter in the main dining areas.

The Indiana State Department of Health is urging consumers to be aware of the recall. Lynae Granzow, epidemiologist for the department, said the recall applies to every jar of Peter Pan peanut butter and specific jars of Great Value, a Wal-Mart brand. She said Great Value jars with the lid product code 2111 should not be consumed.

She said students who recently consumed a suspected brand should be alert to health effects. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, fever, cramps, nausea and gas. They usually last about 48 to 72 hours.

“At this point, if you haven’t become ill already, there isn’t much concern,” said Granzow. “But you should stop eating the peanut butter.”

She said the state department was notified of a potential outbreak Dec. 20. She said it was quickly identified as Salmonella tennessee.

“We were able to identify these cases. Three were identified … and were matched to the national outbreak,” said Granzow. “The (Food and Drug Administration) is investigating the plant in which the infection was found.”

She said this is the first case where Salmonella is suspected to be contained within peanut butter.

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