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Trader Joe's Recalls Its House Peanut Butter

They say it's out of an 'abundance of caution'

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 24, 2012 10:10 AM CDT

(AP) – Trader Joe's is recalling its house brand of peanut butter over fears of possible salmonella contamination. The voluntary recall of Trader Joe's Creamy Salted Valencia Peanut Butter was announced on the company's website. No specific lot numbers are available. Officials with the specialty grocery chain said they were acting "out of an abundance of caution," stressing that there are no confirmed reports of contamination. Trader Joe's is offering refunds.

In this Feb. 11, 2008 file photo, a customer departs Trader Joe's in Los Angeles.
In this Feb. 11, 2008 file photo, a customer departs Trader Joe's in Los Angeles.   (AP Photos/Ric Francis, File)
A customer departs Trader Joe's on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles.
A customer departs Trader Joe's on Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photos/Ric Francis)
Trader Joe's is recalling its house brand of peanut butter.
Trader Joe's is recalling its house brand of peanut butter.   (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)
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