MANILA, Philippines - The contaminated peanut spread products have been pulled out of supermarkets, less than a week after the Bureau of Food and Drugs ordered their recall.

Radio dzXL reported Monday that Steven Cua, president of the Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association Inc., said the manufacturer voluntarily pulled out the products.

Cua assured consumers their member supermarkets are now selling high-quality products.

Last week, the BFAD said it found two batches of peanut spreads to be contaminated with salmonella and warned the public not to be eat them.

In Advisory 2009-002 dated March 12, the BFAD ordered the immediate recall of the following products:

▪ Yummy Sweet and Creamy Peanut Spread 490 grams (Batch 11240810), with expiry date of May 24, 2009

▪ Yummy Sweet and Creamy Peanut Spread 224 grams (Batch 3040905), with expiry date Sept. 4, 2009

BFAD said those who think they might have become ill from eating the spread should consult a doctor.

It also advised distributors and retailers to stop selling the peanut spread batches and food service establishments to stop using them.

It also ordered the manufacturer to inform consumers where to return any of the unconsumed products and get a refund.

* Be extra careful in buying peanut butters especially those affected by Salmollena because it's dangerous. It’s indicated in the news the brands of the peanut butter spread you should not purchase.*