Press Release
February 16h, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: TIM O’CONNOR
PHONE:561-355-3576
FAX:561- 355-3038
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Palm
Beach County, FL-The
Palm Beach County Health
Department is encouraging
all residents to see if they
possess the Peter Pan or
Great Value Peanut butter
that has been associated
with the Salmonella
Tennessee cases reported in
several states including one
case in Florida.
The affected peanut butter has a code that begins with 2111
and is stamped on the lid of
the jar. Persons who have
this peanut butter should
dispose of it or return it
to the place of purchase for
a refund.
“Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps
from 12 to 72 hours after
infection. I am recommending
that those who suspect they
may have salmonella consult
their doctor and be tested,
“said Dr. Jean Malecki,
Health Department Director.
Malecki added, “Any person who has been positively diagnosed
with Salmonella Tennessee by
a health professional can
bring the potentially
contaminated peanut butter
to the health department for
further testing. People
should also follow the old
rule when it comes to
foods--- when in doubt throw
it out.”
The Health Department can be reached at 561-840-4566 or
people can visit the CDC
website at
www.cdc.gov .
or call ConAgra at
866-344-6970.
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