Thursday, February 12, 2009

Salmonella Butter

After numerous Salmonella cases were reported, the FDA determined that the outbreak was due to a peanut butter produced in a facility in GA. The conditions of the facility were atrocious, as mold was found, and salmonella was found in peanuts. Dead and live cockroaches were found in the facility as well.

This should change how people view their food. Eating healthy is important, but also demanding clean and proper facilities should be a priority. The handling of food is just as crucial as the contents of the food being consumed. The lack of standards being respected and regulated led to this outbreak. The government should check regulations with far more frequency, and the American people should express their outrage.

Salmonella is dangerous and can be deadly; this outbreak should be taken seriously so check the FDA list for contaminated products!



1 comment:

Vik said...

http://www.bami.us/wordpress/2009/02/12/peanut-processor-ignores-salmonella-to-save-money/

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~acrobat/pnuttime.pdf