Is nut butter recall a sign of an endemic problem at FDA?
A total of 35 people from 19 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella Bredeney, which has been attributed to peanut butter and other products containing nuts and seeds from Sunland, Inc., according the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Four individuals have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
Sunland issued a voluntary recall of its almond butter and peanut butter on September 24, and the recall has been expanded to include cashew butter, tahini and roasted blanched peanut products. The recall is limited to products manufactured between May 1, 2012 and September 24, 2012.