Illinois is among the twelve states with a sickness caused by Jif brand peanut butter contaminated with salmonella. The Illinois Department of Public Health says the state has one of the fourteen cases reported nationwide in Central Illinois.
Sicknesses ranged from February to May, and on Friday, Jif's parent company ordered a recall of several products. Anyone with Jif peanut butter in their pantry should check to see if it's on the recall list and toss it if it is. Any surfaces touched by the contaminated peanut butter should be washed with hot, soapy water.
Some of the symptoms caused by salmonella can include headache, muscle aches, and diarrhea. If anyone gets sick 12 to 72 hours after eating Jif peanut butter they should see a doctor.
You can see the list recalled peanut butter products by clicking here.