INFORMATION ABOUT VIRGINIA PEANUTS
Statement from Todd P. Haymore, Commissioner, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
"Virginia peanuts, because of their superior quality, are generally sold as shelled or in-shell peanuts, and these products are safe to eat. They have not been implicated in the recent recall of manufactured products using peanut paste from a single supplier. You can help protect and support Virginia's peanut industry -- one of the many sectors that help to make Virginia agriculture the Commonwealth's #1 industry -- by continuing to enjoy our peanuts and delicious products made from Virginia peanuts. Many of these products have earned the distinctive Virginia's Finest trademark, and I encourage you to click on this link for sources or for more information."
VDACS Peanut Butter Drive
In February VDACS called on all Virginians to donate peanut butter to their local food banks to help restock their shelves and to support Virginia's peanut industry.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The American Peanut Council
March 6, 2009
Celebrate Peanut Month in March; Buy Virginia Peanuts and Support the Virginia Peanut Industry
February 11, 2009
Virginia Shelled and In-Shell Peanuts Safe to Eat