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As fear increases over the salmonella threat in peanut butter products, so is the list of items that the FDA is warning us to avoid. According to the FDA, jars of peanut butter are ok (for now), but products containing peanut butter paste could pose a threat.



According to news reports, the contaminated peanut butter comes from a single plant in Georgia, which is run by the Peanut Corporation of America. Stores across the country, including the retail giant Wal-Mart, are yanking products off of their shelves that could potentially pose a risk to consumers. Crackers, ice cream, cookies - any products that contain the paste are listed as a risk by the FDA.



So far, at least 6 people have died, and more than 500 have become ill from ingesting the contaminated product. At least 43 states have reported some form of illness. For more info on the story, check out MSNBC's coverage here, and the Washington Post has a great article here.

Labels: Consumer Safety, Paste, Peanut Butter, Product, Recall, Salmonella, Wal-Mart