According to the FDA..As far back as 2007, salmonella-laced products were being shipped by a Georgia peanut company –who KNEW the peanuts probably were tainted and were even sold after they were proven contaminated.
Amazingly, that outbreak of salmonella which is currently being linked to peanuts is now responsible for scores of illnesses as well as several deaths.
Federal law forbids producing or shipping foods under conditions that could make it harmful to consumers’ health.
“Food and Drug Administration officials earlier had said Peanut Corp. of America waited for a second test to clear peanut butter and peanuts that initially were positive for salmonella. But the agency amended its report Friday, saying that the Blakely, Ga., plant actually shipped some products before receiving the second test and sold others after confirming salmonella.”
In 2007, the company sold peanuts on July 18 and 24 after salmonella was confirmed by private lab tests, the FDA report said. Peanut Corp. sold products “on or after the positive salmonella results were obtained.”
Doesn’t look good for them does it, with the justice department pursuing whther charges can be filed.
