Kellogg is having a Salmonella problem. Read on for information about Salmonella:
WASHINGTON (AP) Kellogg is recalling 16 different products in a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Affected packages include Austin and Keebler branded Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers. Also recalled are some snack-size packs of Famous Amos Peanut Butter Cookies and Keebler Soft Batch Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies.
There are about 40,000 reported cases of salmonella very year, and more cases that are not reported. About 600 people die of salmonella annually. Symptoms are diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Many cases recover on their own in 5-7 days, and other cases need treatment for dehydration.