Maryland Peanut Butter Food Poisoning

According to data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of February 18, 2009, there were 10 Maryland salmonella food poisoning cases associated with the recent outbreak cause by contaminated peanut butter.

Throughout the United States, there have been 654 confirmed cases of peanut butter food poisoning, giving Maryland only about 1.5% of the nationwide toll in the outbreak.

Over 650 cases of food poisoning and
9 deaths nationwide have been reported.
At least 10 cases occurred in Maryland.

Only six states have not had any citizens affected by the salmonella outbreak at all: Montana, Alaska, New Mexico, Louisiana, Delaware and South Carolina. The largest number of reports come from Ohio, who has 94 cases. In other mid-Atlantic states near Maryland, Virginia has 21 reports, New Jersey has 23 reports and Pennsylvania has 19.

The Maryland salmonella outbreak has been linked to contaminated peanut butter, peanut paste and peanuts processed by Peanut Corporation of America. Investigations have determined that Peanut Corporation was aware that their product may have been tainted with bacteria that causes food poisoning, yet continued their shipments.

The peanut products produced by Peanut Corporation of America were used as ingredients in thousands of consumer products sold throughout the United States. They were also used in large tubs of peanut butter sold to nursing homes, schools, hospitals and other food service locations, though there is no indication that these large tubs were distributed to Maryland.

Our Maryland food poisoning lawyers are reviewing potential peanut butter lawsuits for any individuals who have been diagnosed with salmonella poisoning after eating any products that contain peanut butter. This could include peanut butter crackers, peanut butter cookies, ice cream with peanut butter or a number of other products.

If you, a friend or family member have suffered symptoms of food poisoning, request a free consultation and claim evaluation. Salmonella typhimurium symptoms could include:

• Diarrhea
• Abdominal Cramps
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fever

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