Trader Joe’s Salmonella Recall Expands to Other Products

First, Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled its Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter over the weekend after it was linked to an outbreak of a rare salmonella strain responsible for infections in 19 states.  

Now, the company that made the recalled Trader Joe’s peanut butter has yanked more than 70 peanut, almond, and other nut products from the nation’s grocery shelves due to potential contamination with salmonella.

Sunland Inc. issued a press release announcing a voluntary recall of cashew butter, tahini, and roasted blanched peanut products as well as three kinds of Trader Joe’s peanut butter made between May 1 and September 24.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and pain in the abdomen. In rare cases, the infection can travel into the bloodstream and cause arterial infection, endocarditis, and arthritis.  It is especially dangerous in children, the elderly, and people with low immunity.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 30 infections including four hospitalizations have been traced to some of the recalled products. All involved a rare organism, salmonella Bredeney.

Health officials strongly urge consumers to discard the recalled nut products.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by an unsafe product, contact Sokolove Law for a free consultation and to find out if a product liability lawyer may be able to help you.

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