Guest guest Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Kellogg Company Announces Precautionary Hold on Austin and Keebler BrandedPeanut Butter Sandwich CrackersContact:Kellogg Consumer Response Center888-314-2060FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Battle Creek, MI -- January 14, 2009 -- KelloggCompany today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting ahold on Austin® and Keebler® branded Toasted Peanut Butter SandwichCrackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and PeanutButter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation ofAmerica (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recentSalmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA isone of several peanut paste suppliers that the company uses in itsAustin® and Keebler® branded peanut butter sandwich crackers.Kellogg Company's investigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has theCompany received any consumer illness complaints about these products.Nonetheless, Kellogg Company is taking precautionary measures includingputting a hold on any inventory in its control, removing product fromretail store shelves, and encouraging customers and consumers to hold andnot eat these products until regulatory officials complete theirinvestigation of PCA and Kellogg provides further information as to theresolution of this issue."Consumer health and safety is our top priority," said David Mackay,president and CEO, Kellogg Company. "We are taking these voluntary actionsout of an abundance of caution."While no additional consumer action is necessary at this time, consumerswith questions or who would like a product refund can call the KelloggConsumer Response Center at 888-314-2060.http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/kellogg01_09.html «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤Pray to God, do the right thing, and let Him worry about and take care of the details! Be AWARE, the terrorists are the government so there will be no surveillance of that group... I do not want to be a Global Citizen,I want to be a FREE AMERICAN. http://www.so-fab.com Due to budget cuts, the light at the end of the tunnel has been shut off until further notice..... MGMT In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, this material is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for research and educational purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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