Private company
Peanut Corporation of America
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Defunct peanut processing company
Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) was an American peanut-processing business which is now defunct as a result of one of the most widespread and lethal food-borne contamination events in U.S. history. PCA was founded in 1977 and initially run by Hugh Parnell with three sons, including Stewart Parnell.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersLynchburg1
- Websitepeanutcorp.com:80
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Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) was an American peanut-processing business which is now defunct as a result of one of the most widespread and lethal food-borne contamination events in U.S. history. PCA was founded in 1977 and initially run by Hugh Parnell with three sons, including Stewart Parnell.2
Products and brands
- peanut butter
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1976Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitepeanutcorp.com:801
- WikipediaPeanut Corporation of America
- WikidataQ7157925
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