Girl Scout Cookies Not Affected by Peanut Butter Warning

SOURCE: GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA - NEW YORK, Jan. 19 /PRNewswire

Neither of the two licensed bakers affiliated with Girl Scout Cookies, ABC Interbake or Little Brownie Bakers, source their peanut butter from the supplier involved in the current peanut butter warning.

FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA does not supply peanut butter used in any variety of Girl Scout cookies.

Food safety and quality are of the utmost importance to Girl Scouts USA. The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the nation's premier entrepreneurship and educational program for girls.

Girl Scouts of Maine builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. The organization serves over 16,000 girl and adult members statewide, and operates service centers and shops in South Portland and Bangor, and maintains an office in Presque Isle.