Last year: e. coli. This year: salmonella. Kellogg's has issued a huge peanut butter cracker recall after one of its suppliers, Lynchburg-based Peanut Corp. of America issued a recall for 21 lots of peanut butter over possible salmonella contamination.
The peanut butter cracker recall involves both Austin and Keebler brands.
It should be noted, however, that despite this nationwide (yes, nationwide) recall of peanut butter crackers, it is strictly precautionary. There have been no reports of illness related to either Austin or Keebler crackers.
There are specific details in a press release at the Kellogg's website. Regarding the peanut butter cracker recall, the company said:
Kellogg Company today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin and Keebler branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.
FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA is one of several peanut paste suppliers that the company uses in its Austin and Keebler branded peanut butter sandwich crackers.
Kellogg Company's investigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has the Company received any consumer illness complaints about these products. Nonetheless, Kellogg Company is taking precautionary measures including putting a hold on any inventory in its control, removing product from retail store shelves, and encouraging customers and consumers to hold and not eat these products until regulatory officials complete their investigation of PCA and Kellogg provides further information as to the resolution of this issue.
A national salmonella outbreak has sickened more than 430 people in 43 states and resulted in five deaths in Virginia, Minnesota and Idaho. However, despite this recall, the exact cause of those deaths haven't been determined.
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