Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. represents a large number of people that became ill after eating peanut butter in containers tainted with salmonella bacteria.  The Center for Disease Control and the FDA have linked the salmonella infections to Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter with a product code on the lid of the jar that begins with 2111.  This peanut butter is manufactured by Conagra Foods, Inc.

Persons infected with salmonella bacteria experience diarrhea, fever, vomiting and abdominal cramping from 12 to 72 hours after exposure.  The symptoms usually last about 4 to 7 days and can be very severe.  In some cases people infected with salmonella need hospitalization.  Young children and the elderly can be especially susceptible to food poisoning from salmonella and may need more expensive medical care.  In rare cases persons with weak immune systems can die from the infection.

If you have eaten peanut butter from a jar with a product code beginning with 2111 and have had symptoms of food poisoning you should call Hurley McKenna & Mertz, P.C. to discuss your rights.  Call 312-553-4900 for a free consultation.