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On Feb 14, 2007 the FDA advised consumers not to eat Peter Pan peanut butter purchased since May 2006 due to a linked Salmonella Outbreak. As of Feb 16, 2007 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified 290 people from 39 states who have gotten sick from Salmonella Tennessee, the Salmonella type associated with this outbreak. Forty six patients are known to have been hospitalized and there have been no reported deaths.The contaminated jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter have a product code located on the lid of the jar that begins with the number 2111. Consumers have been told to throw away their contaminated jars and seek medical attention. Do not throw away the jar if you still have it.

If you have recently eaten the Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter, and have experienced any symptoms of Salmonella infection, please contact your health care provider immediately. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

We have had a number of calls regarding this outbreak. If you or a friend or family member have required medical treatrment in regards to this outbreak please call our office as soon as possible. Time is critical as we need to ensure that evidence is gathered and protected and that proper medical treatment is commenced.

Peter Pan and Great Value Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak

For more information contact the Law Offices of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates at 800-518-4529 or visit our website to fill out one of the contact forms (www.oconnorlaw.com). The initial consultation is free and the firm works on a contngency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.