Peanut butter compensation claims: Recall expanded
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella.
The recent nationwide recall of Peter Pan peanut butter and Great Value peanut butter has been extended to additional jars and ice cream toppings which could have been made as early as October 2004. Peanut butter compensation claims are being pursued for individuals who have suffered food poisoning and received medical treatment.
>>INFORMATION: Peter Pan peanut butter compensation lawsuits
The extended recall was announced by the FDA on Friday as part of their continued investigation into the outbreak of salmonella food poisoning which has been tied to peanut butter made at a plant in Georgia. Thousands of jars have been recalled, including all jars of Peter Pan peanut butter, certain jars of Wal-mart store brand peanut butter and peanut butter ice cream toppings. All of the jars involved in the recall have a product code beginning with “2111″ printed on the label.
PEANUT BUTTER RECALL TIMELINE
- 2/14/2007: Peanut Butter Recall of jars made since May 2006
- 2/24/2007: CDC reports salmonella found in recalled jars
- 3/1/2007: Peanut butter recall extended to ice cream toppings
PEANUT BUTTER COMPENSATION CLAIMS
The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals nationwide who have required medical attention as a result of salmonella infection after consuming recalled peanut butter. To determine if you may be entitled to compensation through a peanut butter lawsuit, request a free claim evaluation.
