General Mills pulling peanut butter items
MILWAUKEE (AP) - More food companies and retailers are pulling items with peanut butter amid a salmonella outbreak that has killed at least six people and sickened more than 470 others in 43 states. General Mills and grocers Kroger and Meijer are the latest additions to the list. The Food and Drug Administration has traced the outbreak to a Georgia plant owned by Peanut Corporation of America and the government has advised consumers to avoid foods containing peanut butter for now. Officials say most peanut butter sold in jars at supermarkets appears to be safe. Meijer operates 181 stores in 5 states. Kroger, the nation's largest traditional grocery chain, recalled Private Selection Peanut Butter Passion Ice Cream sold in 11 states. General Mills is recalling two flavors of snack bars: LARABAR The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Hide commentsMost PopularMore Good Stuff |
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