The Peanut Corporation of America has recalled more than 400 products following the death of more than 500 persons who are thought to have suffered from salmonella related illnesses. Indeed, a peanut plant in Georgia apparently knowingly shipped contaminated peanut products several times during 2007 and 2008. Some of these products have found their way into schools and hospitals. Kellog Cracker with peanut butter have tested positive for salmonella, the first consumer product to do so. Many calls for stronger regulation of this industry went largely unheard in the Bush administration. It is hoped that more vigilance will be used in the new Obama administration. Incredibly, current wording requires the FDA to get approval of the language of a recall from the company under investigation before proceeding. A Texas peanut plant reportedly went 4 years without a license before the recent salmonella outbreak. The plant was run by the same company allegedly responsible for the Georgia salmonella outbreak. Indeed, the plant was not even subject to health inspections during that period. This may change quickly under the Obama administration. Indeed, recently, a criminal probe has been opened against a peanut processor linked to the outbreak of salmonella poisoning.