Synopsis: Salmonella with a unique genetic fingerprint is providing an intriguing clue to federal investigators trying to find out how it got into products at Georgia peanut processing plants 73 miles and two years apart. The fingerprint, which caused an outbreak in 2006-07, has recently been identified in some peanut butter made last year at Peanut Corporation of America's plant in Blakely, Ga. This is raising questions about whether greater efforts are needed on peanut farms to reduce bacterial contamination, even though peanuts aren't intended to be eaten raw. Salmonella's 'fingerprint' could be clue to its source
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March 01, 2009
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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