Federal agencies like the FDA and CDC are using social media to spread important information about the recall of peanut products associated with the ongoing salmonella outbreak.
The heart of the outreach effort is the FDA’s searchable database of all recalled peanut products.
Other tools include:
- An official blog
- Podcasts geared toward adults and children
- A YouTube video
- E-cards you can send to friends and family
- Banners for your website or blog
New Recalls (Natural and Organic Products)
- Mountain Man trail, nut and snack mixes
- PANOS Brands Green Tea Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix
- Landies Organic Candies
- WinCo Foods bulk candies (organic and regular)
- Karma Organic bars
Note: This is an update, not a comprehensive list. Please continue to check the FDA’s searchable list of recalled products.
From Our Blog (Chronological Coverage)
- Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 States
- Is Peanut Butter to Blame for the Salmonella Outbreak?
- FDA Urges Consumers to Avoid Peanut Butter
- Organic Company Voluntarily Recalls Products in Wake of Salmonella Scare
- Second Organic Company Recalls Product Containing Peanut Butter
- More Food Recalls Announced
- Health Valley Recalls Some Organic Granola Bars; Salmonella Source Positively Confirmed
- Lawsuit Filed in Salmonella Outbreak
- Lawsuit Filed in Salmonella Outbreak
- HHS Updates Peanut Butter Warnings
- FDA Considers Criminal Case Against Peanut Company; More Natural/Organic Products Added to Recall List
- Father-in-Chief Joins Ranks of Concerned Parents
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