IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPDATE

FDA & CDC RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING PEANUT BUTTER RECALL

The list of products subject to peanut butter recall is expanding to include foods that may contain contaminated peanut paste produced by the PCA (Peanut Corporation of America). Therefore, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) urges consumers to visit the FDA’s website to determine if commercially-prepared or manufactured peanut butter/peanut paste-containing products (such as cookies, crackers, cereal, candy and ice cream) are subject to recall prior to consumption.

The FDA has created a searchable list of products and brands associated with the expanded PCA peanut butter recall which will be updated on a regular basis as additional sub-recalls occur.  This list is available at:  http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/peanutbutterrecall/index.cfm

·         If you are unable to find the product on the FDA’s website you may wish to call the toll-free number listed on most food packaging or visit the company’s website.

·         If you cannot determine whether the peanut butter, peanut butter/peanut paste-containing products may contain PCA peanut butter/peanut paste do not consume those products. .

·         Do not eat products that have been recalled and throw them away in a manner that prevents others from eating them.

·         Persons who think they may have become ill from eating peanut butter are advised to consult their health care providers.

Contact the Rockaway Township Health Department for further information at 973-983-2828; or visit the following websites:

·         www.cdc.gov

·         www.fda.gov

·         www.state.nj.us/health