Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting consumers to a recall Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Great Value Peanut Butter beginning with product code 2111 imprinted on the lid of both brands.

ConAgra Foods announced the voluntary recall Feb 14 and is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a statistical report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that these products may be linked to foodborne illness caused by Salmonella.

As a precautionary measure, ConAgra has voluntarily closed its Sylvester, Ga., plant while investigators search for a possible source of contamination.

Symptoms of foodborne illness caused by Salmonella include fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In persons with poor health or weakened immune systems, Salmonella can cause life-threatening infections.

Individuals who have recently eaten Peter Pan and Great Value brand peanut butter beginning with product code 2111 and have experienced any of these symptoms should contact their doctor or health care provider immediately.

If consumers have any of this Peter Pan or Great Value brand peanut butter that has been purchased since May 2006, they should discard it. For a full refund, consumers must return the product lid along with their name and mailing address to ConAgra Foods, P.O. Box 57078, Irvine, CA 92619-7078.

Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall can call the 24-hour toll-free hotline at 866-344-6970. For more information contact http://www.fda.gov or http://www.conagrafoods.com.
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