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Tuesday, November 27, 2012  A peanut processing facility linked to a Salmonella outbreak will not reopen as planned.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Sixteen-ounce jars of Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter Chunky with “Best if Used By” dates of August 3, 2012 and August 4, 2012 and those with production codes 1307004 and 1308004 are being recalled.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Jif, Skippy, and Peter Pan prices will go up due to the summer heat that devastated the peanut crop.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009  Michigan has shelled out more than $400,000 recalling peanut butter and peanut products associated with a nationwide salmonella outbreak.

Monday, February 16, 2009  A Detroit-area candy store is recalling some chocolate-covered peanuts because of salmonella fears.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009  U.S. Congressman Bart Stupak held a hearing today on the salmonella outbreak traced to peanut butter.

Monday, February 02, 2009  Kellogg Co. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of cookies and protein bars following a salmonella outbreak.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  The salmonella outbreak has been blamed for making 500 people sick and has been linked to at least eight deaths.

Friday, January 23, 2009  A Georgia peanut butter plant at the center of a probe of a salmonella outbreak has laid off most of its roughly 50 workers.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Kellogg Co. says federal authorities have confirmed that salmonella was found in a single package of its peanut butter crackers, as a Midwestern grocer recalled some of its products because of the scare.

Monday, January 19, 2009  Meijer Inc. is recalling two types of crackers and two varieties of ice cream due to possible salmonella contamination.

Friday, January 16, 2009  Consumer groups say the government is expanding its investigation of peanut products in the salmonella outbreak .

Thursday, January 15, 2009  The number of Michigan cases connected to a nationwide salmonella outbreak is rising.

Monday, January 12, 2009  King Nut Companies is recalling its creamy peanut butter after the company says it found salmonella in an open container.