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February 22, 2013

4 Indicted for Deadly Salmonella Outbreak Stemming from Peanut Plant 
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The former owner of a Georgia peanut company and several of his
employees have been indicted on felony charges over a salmonella
outbreak that killed nine people and sickened more than 700 in 2009.
Federal prosecutors say the Peanut Corporation of America knowingly
shipped contaminated peanut products around the country, sparking one of
the deadliest salmonella outbreaks in U.S. history. Owner Stewart
Parnell and three others are accused of misleading customers after lab
tests found salmonella in the products. After being informed containers
of peanut meal were covered in rat feces and dust, Parnell reportedly
wrote: "Clean ‘em all up and ship them."

 

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