Banquet Pot Pies Linked to Salmonella

Today agricultural giant Con-Agra warned consumers to not eat Banquet brand frozen chicken or turkey pot pie products or generic store brand not-ready-to-eat pot pie products bearing the number "P-9" printed on the side of the package. According to a statement on their website, " ConAgra Foods was advised yesterday by health officials in several states that a number of consumers had been diagnosed with salmonella that they believe is statistically associated with the consumption of Banquet chicken and turkey pot pies."

According to the CDC, Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment.

This is the latest recall involving food items marketed by the powerhouse food outfit. This past February, an infamous salmonella-related recall involved peanut butter marketed under its Peter Pan brand name.

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