http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/peanutcorp301_09.html

Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter
Company Announces the Voluntary Recall of Peanut Paste Produced in Georgia Plant

Lynchburg, Va. (January 18, 2009) -- Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), is expanding the recall of peanut butter and voluntarily recalling peanut paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

None of the peanut butter being recalled is sold directly to consumers through retail stores by PCA.

The following is a list of all the products affected by the original recall and the amended recall:

PCA Stock #  Pack Size  Description Affected:

561000--35 lb--Pet Food Paste

So this means that this product is sold to PFC's and producers of pet treats which include peanut butter, if the PFC deals with Peanut Corporation of America.

Right now, we see no pet food or treat recalls--but we also don't know which PFC's may deal with PCA.

cross-posting:
http://itchmoforums.com/recall-nonpet-food/january-2009-fda-summary-re-peanut-product-recall-salmonella-typhimurium-t7481.0.html;msg108582#msg108582

Just don't let anyone you care about, friends, family, children eat peanut-anything right now.
I believe today's notices explain why this is spreading so fast, particularly the Wal-Mart
baked goods peanut cookies. Also now includes Pet Food paste and Feed Grade peanut butter []:

http://www.fda.gov:80/oc/po/firmrecalls/peanutcorp301_09.html
Peanut Corporation of America Expands Nationwide Recall of Peanut Butter
Company Announces the Voluntary Recall of Peanut Paste Produced in Georgia Plant
Contact:
Peanut Corporation of America
1-877-564-7080

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Lynchburg, Va. (January 18, 2009) -- Peanut Corporation of America (PCA), is expanding the recall of peanut butter and voluntarily recalling peanut paste made at its Blakely, Georgia facility because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The recalled peanut butter and peanut paste were distributed to institutions, food service industries, and private label food companies in 24 states, the province of Saskatchewan in Canada, Korea and Haiti. The U.S. states are the following: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. In addition, affected product was used as an ingredient in other products that may have been distributed in other states

The following is a list of all the products affected by the original recall and the amended recall:

561000
 35 lb
 Pet Food Paste
 
561000
 475 lb
 Feed Grade Peanut Butter
 

Im wondering if they are referring to stuff like this when they talk about pet food paste?  http://www.dog.com/item/stuffn-paste-for-kong-toys/

"The company (PCA) has 85 direct accounts, some of which are distributors and some of which are food manufacturers, Sundlof said, adding that the FDA is exploring the distribution chain for the products."

From:
http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cidrap/content/fs/food-disease/news/jan1609salmonella-jw.html

Wet Noses Organic Peanut Butter and Molasses dog cookies are safe. I contacted them Sat. The information is up on their web site today.

Katie

I received this reply right away:
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Newman's Own Organics has contacted all of our manufacturers and
suppliers of our products that contain peanut butter ingredients. These
products are:

Peanut Butter Newman O's
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut Butter Dog Treats

Each of our peanut butter ingredient suppliers have verified in writing
confirming that they are not part of the FDA recall. Their protocol of
testing has confirmed no salmonella contamination.

Each of our manufacturers has also confirmed that they have maintained
their testing protocol and have found no salmonella contamination.

We are confident that you can continue to use these products.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our line.

Thank you,

Quality Assurance Team at Newman's Own Organics

Thanks for the link, Jada. This is sure bad news.