What can people do to avoid ingesting such poisons in all foods?
From CDC site for consumers concerning contaminated peanut butter products: • Do not eat products that have been recalled. Throw them away in a manner that prevents others from eating them. These products include Austin and Keebler brand peanut butter crackers and King Nut brand peanut butter produced since July 1, 2008. (FDA’s web site has recalled lot numbers — www.fda.gov). • Postpone eating other peanut butter containing products (such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream) until more information becomes available about which brands may be affected. • Use the FDA’s online database to check if foods you’re concerned about are on the recall list. • Call the consumer hot-line number on products to get information directly from the product manufacturer. • People who think they may have become ill from eating peanut butter should call their health care providers. From the CDC site for general recommendations to avoid Salmonella and other food poisoning: • Cook poultry, groun
