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March 14, 2009

Response to salmonella outbreak



The MS Peanut Promotion Board would like to address the recent peanut salmonella outbreak. Due to a bad processing decision by a Georgia processor, the United States peanut industry has been severely impacted. There has been no evidence that the peanuts themselves were the carriers of the salmonella. Mississippi is one of the fastest growing peanut-producing states, with nearly 30,000 acres in production. In the span of a few years, peanut fields once found only in the Southern part of the state can now be seen in all regions of the state. Mississippi peanuts are still a safe and viable source of nutrition and protein. Even with glitches in our food supply, Mississippians and Americans should be thankful for American farmers providing the most reliable and safest food source in the world. We would like to urge people to continue using peanut butter and peanut products. By doing this, you will also be supporting local farmers who help maintain stable local economies.



Josh Miller

Vice Chairman

MS Peanut Promotion Board

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