Peanut Butter Recall Lawsuit News and Information
Peanut Butter Food Poisoning Lawsuits
A salmonella food poisoning outbreak which began to surface in September 2008 has been linked to contaminated peanut butter served at nursing homes, hospitals, schools and other food service institutions, as well as peanut paste used to make various brands of peanut butter cracker, peanut butter cookies and other products containing peanut butter.
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Fund Established to Compensate Peanut Food Poisoning Claims
As part of the bankruptcy proceedings for Peanut Corporation of America, which processed and distributed millions of pounds of contaminated peanuts, peanut butter and peanut paste that sickened people throughout the United States with salmonella poisoning, a federal judge has issued an order calling for the creation of a $12 million fund from insurance proceeds [...]
Despite Known Pistachio Problems, Manufacturer Continued Shipments
FDA investigators have discovered that the manufacturer of tainted pistachio nuts that were recalled earlier this year, continued shipping their nuts for several months after they first learned about potential problems with contamination that could cause consumers to suffer salmonella poisoning.
Pistachio Nut Recall Due to Salmonella Contamination
Approximately 1 million pounds of pistachio nuts, both inshell and shelled, have been recalled due to a risk that they may be contaminated with salmonella and cause food poisoning. The pistachios were sold in consumer packages as well as to manufacturers throughout the United States who may have rebranded the nuts or used [...]
Salmonella Death Confirmed by Ohio Officials: 9th Peanut Butter Death
Health officials in Ohio have confirmed that a 9th salmonella death has been linked to the recent food poisoning outbreak caused by tainted peanut butter and other products manufactured by Peanut Corporation of America.
Peanut Butter Cracker Lawsuit Filed Against Kellogg Over Salmonella
One of the first food poisoning lawsuits filed against Peanut Corporation of America as a result of the recent Salmonella typhimurium outbreak has been amended to add Kellogg Co. as a defendant, as they manufactured the peanut butter crackers which caused the plaintiff’s illness.
Peanut Butter Lawsuit Filed Over Salmonella Death in Nursing Home
Following the food poisoning death of a 72 year old woman, a peanut butter lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer of peanut butter served at the nursing home where she was staying. A large tub at the facility has been found to be contaminated with the same strain of salmonella which has sickened [...]
Peanut Butter Problems Linked to Plant with History of Sanitary Violations
The New York Times reports that the Georgia manufacturing plant linked to nationwide peanut butter problems that have sickened over 500 people, has a long history of citations for sanitary violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Peanut Butter Recalls Involve Over 180 Products Linked to One Plant
The nationwide peanut butter recalls issued as a result of the recent salmonella outbreak now involves over 180 products which contained peanut ingredients processed at a single plant in Georgia.
Peanut Butter Salmonella Deaths and Injuries Lead to Lawsuits
At least six salmonella deaths and hundreds of cases of food poisoning throughout the United States have been linked to contaminated peanut butter, and the first lawsuits are starting to be filed.
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