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Texas has taken a significant step in the midst of the peanuts scandal. The state has issued a far reaching product recall because of the concern over salmonella:
“Texas has ordered a recall of all products ever shipped from a now-closed Peanut Corp. of America plant in Plainview amid a nationwide salmonella outbreak.
The order came [...]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accumulated a list of recalled peanut butter items. This is necessitated by the salmonella concern regarding tainted peanut butter:
“This list includes food products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of America. This [...]

The concern over salmonella has added an increasing number of food products for humans and treats for pets to the recall list:
“…A salmonella outbreak tied to products made by the Peanut Corporation of America has sickened at least 486 people in 43 states. Six deaths may be associated with the outbreak.
The latest recalled type of [...]

For pet owners, it is like déjà vu. There is another pet treat recall. This time, it is related to the ongoing peanut butter recall:
“PetSmart is recalling seven of its Grreat Choice dog biscuit products because they contain peanut products made by a company that has been linked to a salmonella outbreak in [...]

The concern about salmonella and peanut butter has widen to include Canada. There have been recalls issued in Canada:
“Canadians should avoid various snack foods containing peanut butter that might be contaminated with salmonella, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has warned.
The tainted food products have been linked to at least six deaths in the U.S.”
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With the concern about salmonella contamination, some companies have issued warnings and removed retail items for sale. For example, last week, the Kellogg Company warned about its peanut butter crackers product. Now two federal agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC), are issuing advisories:
“…The Food and [...]

A carcinogen, which is a substance linked to causing cancer, has been found in five schools:
“…The Grossmont Union High School District found 1,3-butadiene, a known carcinogen and the main component of synthetic rubber, at five of its 11 schools over the summer. The schools are Granite Hills, El Cajon Valley and Grossmont high [...]

With the problem of salmonella covering so many states, Kellogg has issued a warning about its peanut butter crackers:
“The Kellogg Co. announced Wednesday it is recommending that consumers not eat its peanut butter crackers because they may be tainted with salmonella.
…”Kellogg Company’s investigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has the company received any consumer [...]

Apple stock plummeted when the news reached Wall Street. Steve Jobs is taking a leave of absence from Apple. It is due to continuing heath issues:
“…the curiosity over my personal health continues to be a distraction not only for me and my family, but everyone else at Apple as well. In addition, during [...]

Many dogs enjoy playing with their squeaky toys. These are the toys that make a sound when squeezed or gnawed. Dogs seem fascinated with the sounds and being able to chew these toys.
Nevertheless, dog owners should be aware of a danger.
In order for the toy to make the noise, usually there is a [...]