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Peanut Product Recall: What does it mean for Cancer Patients?

The recall does not apply to major national brands of jarred peanut butter

According to the Food and Drug Administration's web site, peanut butter and peanut paste made at a peanut-processing plant in Blakely, Georgia, is the source of an ongoing outbreak of illnesses caused by Salmonella Typhimurium. In response, several ingredients have been recalled from the market. Read the article.

Resources

National Cancer Institute: Peanut Product Recall and Cancer Patients
this fact sheet explains the recall and what it means for cancer patients and offers high-protein alternatives.

Food and Drug Administration: Peanut Butter and other Peanut Containing Products Recall List
this list indicates all recalled products -- including some impacting on pets.

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See Also:
Nutrition During Treatment Information Guide

Nutrition and Cancer Prevention

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