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The firm behind JIF peanut butter has issued a voluntary recall for its merchandise in 12 states.

The Meals and Drug Administration issued the recall on Friday, noting the presence of a “potential salmonella contamination.” The contamination has affected 14 folks, and a minimum of two of the circumstances have led to hospitalizations. The FDA, Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention, and different native corporations are investigating the outbreaks.

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“5 out of 5 folks reported consuming peanut butter and 4 of the 5 folks particularly reported consuming totally different styles of Jif model peanut butter previous to changing into in poor health,” the FDA stated in an announcement.

The merchandise being recalled embrace a number of styles of peanut butter, and all have lot code numbers between 1274425 and 2140425. Clients can discover this info printed on the again of the container. If a container of peanut butter does have considered one of these codes on it, prospects are inspired to throw the container away instantly.

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Salmonella is a micro organism that impacts a number of meals based mostly on their dealing with or publicity. Signs will usually manifest inside 12-72 hours of publicity and embrace diarrhea, fever, and cramps, in accordance with the FDA. Most individuals will get well inside 4-7 days with out essential remedy.