A Little too Late..(post 2)

The peanut processing company at fault for the recent salmonella outbreak did not confirm the contamination test results until after shipping products to customers.

When the plant manager became aware of the contamination results his first words were "Uh-oh." That "Uh-oh" would be responsible for eight deaths and more than 550 illnesses. Salmonella in common crackers and cookies were distributed to nursing homes and schools. These places should be some of the safest places in the nation.

It has been discovered that the Georgia plant switched labs because too many test results were coming back positive for salmonella. Money appears more important than safety for the plant. Too bad they are now shut down for business.

As a result to one of the largest food recalls in history, Congress promises major changes in the food protection system.

A Little too Late..

The peanut processing company at fault for the recent salmonella outbreak did not confirm the contamination test results until after shipping products to customers.

The contaminated products were distributed to schools and nursing homes. Resulting in eight deaths and more than 550 illnesses.

The Peanut Corporation has closed two of it's plants located in Georgia and Texas. Investigations show that the company stopped using a private laboratory because too many test showed positive results for contamination. The company was desperate to turn peanuts into money.

As a result to one of the largest food recalls in history, Congress promises major changes in the food protection system.