16-ounce jars of Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Chunky are being recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella. Jars of the recalled peanut butter were purchased by customers in the past week, with a used-by date of August 3, 2012. They were distributed to many states: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Salmonella is very dangerous, and symptoms include fever, cramps, and diarrhea. According to news reports, no illnesses in connection to the recall have been reported.
As a car accident attorney, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a Germantown personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A Columbia personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.