Special K Recall Adds More Kellogg's Products to Recall List
The Special K Cereal Bars were pulled because they were produced on the same line as the tainted peanut butter products made by the Peanut Corporation of America. To date, over 500 people have become sick from the Salmonella poisoning and there have been a known 8 deaths associated with contaminated peanut butter products shipped out by the Peanut Corporation's Georgia plant.
Kellogg's has also issued a total recall on all Austin and Keebler Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Snack Size Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies, and Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies. On January 16, 2009, only certain expiration dates had been recalled.
The Impact on an Everyday Consumer
Peanut butter is a staple in my home. Snack crackers, PB & J sandwiches, and even ice cream with peanut butter in it, are often found on my shopping list. The recent peanut butter contamination is an example of how dangerous neglect and improper safety standards can be. The fact that the Peanut Corporation of America knowingly shipped out products which had initially tested positive for Salmonella, weighs heavily on my mind. Then I think about all the parents across America who trust peanut butter as a healthy protein choice for their kids. Over 500 people became sick over the willful neglect of one company. Eight people died.
When I read about Kellogg's pulling more products today, products that do not even contain peanut butter, I had to wonder whether anything is safe to eat until all the recalls are complete. The Food and Drug Administration has asked for a criminal investigation, and I believe this is exactly what needs to be done. As a parent and a consumer, food safety is high on my list. I stopped by my 86-year-old grandmother's house last week and told her to throw out her peanut butter crackers. There are many consumers, such as my grandmother who are not aware of recalls.
The link between Kellogg Company and the contaminated peanut butter products makes me uneasy. I have two boxes of Special K cereal in the cupboard that I am ready to toss. Are the Special K Cereal Bars the last on the recall list? I speculate to say no. Until the final recalls are in, our household will be avoiding peanut butter and Kellogg's products.
More information concerning recalled Kellogg's products can be found online at www.Kelloggs.com. An FAQ section on the site explains what to do if you purchased any of the recalled products. The phone number for Kellogg's is 1-877-869-5633.
Sources: www2.kelloggs.com, msnbc.com
Published by R. M. Dubuc
R.M. Dubuc is a counselor, writer, and doctoral student who has published over 400 online articles on a variety of topics. View profile
- Prenatal Rx Tablets and King Nut Peanut Butter Recall 2009 The peanut butter recall 2009 demonstrates that even peanut butter is no longer safe for indiscriminate human consumption. With warnings against Prenatal Rx tablets making less news than King Nut, are you up to date o...
- Coffee Trips, the Little Debbie Recall & Peanut Butter PasteCan coffee cause hallucinations? Where did the peanut butter contamination stem from other than salmonella? Here are those answers and more.
Girl Scout Cookies NOT Part of Peanut Butter RecallGirl Scout Cookies with peanut butter are not affected by the FDA peanut butter recall. Licensed cookie manufacturers for Girl Scout Cookies state that PCA is not the supplier...- Peanut Butter Recall Moves to Criminal AccusationsThe FDA says Peanut Corporation's plant in Blakely, Georgia, may have repeatedly covered up evidence of salmonella contamination in peanut butter products.
- Another Obama Concern: Peanut Butter RecallsDespite his busy schedule, President Barack Obama still takes time to address the peanut butter recalls and the Peanut Corporation of America investigation.
- When Good Peanut Butter Goes Bad
- Are You Really Entitled to a Peanut Butter Refund
- Peanut Butter Tests Positive for Salmonella, Lawsuits Mount
- Leaky Roof was the Cause of Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
- Should Schools Ban Peanut Butter? Finding a Solution
- Top 10 Reasons Americans Really Love Peanut Butter
- Peanut Butter Recall Tied to Salmonella
3 Comments
Post a CommentThis may be a good time to just eat organic (which I try to do). We were in the supermarket and we needed peanut butter. The jar is supposed to be ok but I bought organic and spent a whole lot more but it's worth it. So scary!
It's really bad that this is so pervasive.
My goodness! Soon it won't be safe to eat anything! What is happening?