Updated January 29, 2009
As of this post, the FDA has expand the peanut butter recall to include all products made by the Peanut Corporation of America in their Georgia plant since January 1, 2007. Retail jars of peanut butter that you can find at your local grocery store are still safe and not included in the recall.
Information on Salmonella Food Poisoning:
What symptoms should you watch for? The same as the stomach flu – fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting.
When would symptoms occur if from tainted food? Within 6-72 hours of eating the food. So, if days have gone by, again, don’t worry.
How is food poisoning treated? Hydration is the main focus initially and then slowly advancing the diet. Your doctor’s office can best guide you depending on your symptoms.
When in doubt, call your pediatrician. Stool can be tested for Salmonella and this is one of the few intestinal infections we can treat with an antibiotic.
Internet Resources
Salmonella Infections (KidsHealth)
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