Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled Due to Salmonella Concerns
On March 7, the manufacturer of Skippy peanut butter announced a recall of some of its products, according to Time. The recall came about after a sampling of products showed the peanut butter could possibly be contaminated with salmonella. The recall affects only Skippy reduced fat brands. No illnesses associated with the recalled peanut butter have been reported.
The peanut butter was distributed to retail outlets in 17 states, including Missouri. Consumers who have purchased peanut butter products with certain UPCs should throw out the peanut butter immediately. You can contact the company in order to get a coupon for a free replacement jar.
Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of being infected. These symptoms can last four to seven days. Fortunately, most healthy people can recover without treatment. Rarely; mainly in cases involving small children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems; salmonella can be serious or fatal.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year about one out of every six Americans, or 48 million people, get sick from foodborne illnesses. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. About 11 percent of those illnesses are caused by salmonella, which is what was found in the peanut butter.
Food manufacturers have a responsibility to keep the food you eat safe from foodborne illnesses. If you have contracted a foodborne illness due to the unsanitary conditions of someone in the food industry, you may be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and more. Call the St. Louis foodborne illness attorneys at Page Law today at 314-322-8515 to learn more.
