Government investigators have linked a multi-state salmonella outbreak with a line of nut butters that have now been recalled. Food Safety News reports that 11 people have been sickened by salmonella in nine states, with Oregon having the most cases. 

Six of the eight patients investigators contacted had exposure to JEM Raw Chocolate brand nut butter spreads, but the company says none of their product samples has tested positive for salmonella. However, out of caution, the Oregon-based company issued a voluntary recall of its full line of nut butter spreads because of the potential for salmonella contamination. The recall includes any products sold between June and November of this year, and includes hazelnut, cashew, and almond spreads.

The brand is working on removing products from shelves, but if you have any product in your kitchen, you can contact the company for a replacement at 541-728-­3844. "Although no JEM Raw products have tested positive for salmonella, we feel strongly that issuing a voluntary recall is the right thing to do," cofounder and CEO Jen Moore said in a statement. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, salmonella causes one million illnesses in the U.S every year, with 19,000 of those requiring hospitalization and 380 leading to death. Most people who are infected suffer from fever, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. The majority of cases clear up without treatment, but people with compromised immune systems could face severe consequences. 

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