The outbreak was traced to a processing plant owned and operated by Peanut Corporation of America, located in Blakely, GA. The plant made both peanut butter and peanut paste, which was sold to many different companies for use in their products. Salmonella was also found in PCA’s Plainview, TX plant. In one of the largest food recalls in US history, all production from both facilities from January 1, 2007 forward was recalled, impacting more than 3600 products.
Marler Clark filed multiple lawsuits against PCA, and members of two families that Marler Clark represented testified in front of the House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation on February 11, 2009.
All claims on behalf of Marler Clark clients against PCA and other manufacturers have been resolved - settlements were approved in Virginia Federal Court on September 1, 2010.
On February 21, 2013, the U.S. Justice Department indicted Peanut Corporation officials on 76 counts, including mail and wire fraud, the introduction of adulterated and misbranded food into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud or mislead, and conspiracy. Additional charges included obstruction of justice.
PRESS RELEASES
December 9, 2010- Son Files Salmonella Lawsuit after Mother's Death
September 1, 2010- Settlements Approved for Victims of Peanut Butter Salmonella Outbreak
April 22, 2009- Salmonella Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Family of Minnesota Man Felled by Peanut Butter
March 9, 2009- WA Family Files Salmonella Lawsuit Against Kellogg Company in Contaminated Peanut Butter Outbreak
February 19, 2009- Marler Clark Fights Peanut Corp Bankruptcy on Behalf of California Child Sickened in Salmonella Outbreak
February 18, 2009- Salmonella Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Minneapolis Children Sickened by Peanut Butter
February 18, 2009- Marler Clark Files Salmonella Lawsuit on Behalf of Las Vegas Child Sickened by Peanut Butter
February 5, 2009- Kellogg's Added to Marler Clark Peanut Butter Lawsuit
January 30, 2009- Amid Massive Peanut Butter Recall, Marler Clark Files Second Salmonella Lawsuit
January 28, 2009- Marler Clark Adds Punitive Claim to Salmonella Peanut Butter Lawsuit Against PCA
January 20, 2009- Lawsuit Filed in Nationwide Outbreak of Salmonella in Peanut Butter
January 17, 2009- FDA Must Widen Peanut Butter Recalls