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Released 25 September 2012
The Salvation Army's Knoxville Area Command began contacting hundreds of its
food pantry clients regarding the recent voluntary recall of Sunland, Inc.
peanut and almond butter products. The Salvation Army purchased 24 cases of
peanut butter listed under the recall in early July from Second Harvest Food
Bank. In addition, donated jars of recalled product were also received by The
Salvation Army through Second Harvest Food Bank. Although the distributed items
may not be tainted, the food pantry has discarded all remaining product as a
precaution and are directing its clients to do the same.
"We are taking this matter very seriously," stated Knoxville Area
Commander Major Albert Villafuerte. "The safety of our residents and clients
are of utmost importance to us. We will err on the side of caution and take all
necessary steps to maintain our safety standards."
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army, an
evangelical part of the universal Christian church established in 1865, has
been supporting those in need in His name without discrimination for 130 years
in the United States. Nearly 30 million Americans receive assistance from The
Salvation Army each year through the broadest array of social services that
range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims,
assistance for the disabled, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and
shelter to the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. 82
cents of every dollar spent is used to carry out those services in 5,000
communities nationwide. For more information, go to
www.salvationarmyusa.org.