cantaloupe recall

The cause of the deadly outbreak of listeria from Jensen Farms cantaloupes will soon be detailed in a report issued by the Food and Drug Administration, according to recent news sources.

The outbreak was the deadliest in decades, killing 23 and sickening 116 others. Illnesses were reported in 25 different states.

The report will detail the “root cause” of the listeria outbreak. While no listeria germs were reported to be found on the farm where the cantaloupes were grown, the bacteria was found at the packing facility in Granada, Colorado.

The report released by the FDA will show the cause of the outbreak and also show how to avoid such outbreaks in the future.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause potentially life-threatening infection. Especially at risk are the elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I hope that no one else will be sickened by the contaminated fruit. However, I also know that Listeria has an incubation period, and those who consume it can be affected up to four weeks after eating it. Please seek immediate medical attention if you experience the symptoms of Listeria infection. If you or someone you know has suffered as a result of eating this contaminated food, I advise that you contact a product liability lawyer as soon as possible.

In an update of the deadliest food-borne illness outbreak in the United States in decades, 100 have fallen sick and 18 have died as a result of consuming contaminated cantaloupes, according to recent news sources.

The illnesses stemmed from cantaloupes from Jensen Farms in Colorado that were infected with Listeria monocytogenes. All illnesses were reported on or after July 31, 2011.

The deaths were reported in these states: 5 in New Mexico, 5 in Colorado, 2 in Kansas, 2 in Texas, and 1 each in Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

Those sickened involved the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Listeria contamination can cause serious infection that is especially dangerous to the very young, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. It has an incubation period of up to four weeks, so those infected may not know it at the time of consumption.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer health is something that I am very conscious of and I know that even with tough rules and regulations on manufacturers, mistakes can still be made. I encourage anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of food poisoning to seek immediate medical attention. The product liability lawyer at our law firm sincerely hope that no one has been sickened by consuming the recalled fruit.

Foreign products are to be avoided. Always wash your fruits before peeling them. Fruits should be refrigerated. If you have been applying these basic food preparation safety measures in your life then still you would have not been able to save yourself from the Listeria contaminated cantaloupes from Colorado.

It doesn’t make any difference if you use spinach or sprouts, hamburger or turkey, or even if the government increases the inspection on type of foods. The fact is that no food can be risk free at all.

The reality is that some foods have become so risky that children, the elderly, pregnant women, and others with weakened immune systems have begin to avoid them, according to food safety experts.

The recent Listeria outbreak in cantaloupes that has killed several people is the 19th time since 1984 that the fruit has been the cause of a mass food poisoning. The Listeria monocytogenes bacteria thrives on the fruit and in refrigerated conditions. Food experts recommend the following tips to ensure that you are doing everything you can to prevent food-borne illness:

-Shop more often and consume fresh fruits and vegetables within a few days. This gives germs less chance to multiply and gives you more nutrients from your food, too.

-Don’t just wash a melon. Scrub it under running water to rinse off any dislodged germs, and let it dry. If you cut it while it’s still wet, “you may be sliding the pathogens more easily from the outside to the inside” on the knife, DeWaal said.

- Keep the fridge cold, 40 degrees or lower. Higher than that can let germs grow.

-Don’t get a false sense of security if you buy organic produce. That just means less pesticide – not necessarily fewer germs.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, I hope that no one else is sickened by the contaminated cantaloupe. Furthermore, I hope that these tips help you avoid food-borne illness altogether. As a product liability lawyer, I’ve seen many cases like this and hope that you do everything you can to avoid it.

According to news sources, as many as 16 people have died from the Listeria contamination that was traced to cantaloupes from Colorado.

This outbreak is the deadliest food-borne illness in decades. Seventy-two people have been sickened from the cantaloupes. Thirteen have been confirmed as dead from consuming the fruit, and three other deaths may be linked as well.

The Center for Disease Control confirmed two deaths in Texas, two in Colorado, four in New Mexico, and one death each in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Maryland.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that typically only affects young children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems, but the infection can product life-threatening illness. The CDC has reported that the median age of those who died from this outbreak is 78.

Symptoms of Listeria can take up to four weeks to show up, so more illnesses and deaths may occur.

Illnesses were also reported in California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Montana, North Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

The outbreak has been traced to tainted cantaloupe from Jensen Farms in Colorado. The product is called Rocky Ford-brand and they were shipped from July 29 through September 10. It may be labeled “Colorado Grown,” “Distributed by Frontera Produce,” “Jensenfarms.com” or “Sweet Rocky Fords.” However, not all are labeled, so you may want to check with store management if you are considering purchasing a cantaloupe.

If you’ve purchased one of these products, you should throw it out and sanitize any surfaces the fruit has touched.

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I know that there many rules and regulations that most food and product manufacturers must abode by. Even so, mistakes can and will be made. The product liability lawyer at our law firm hopes that you or your loved will not be affected by Listeriosis. If you or anyone you know has been affected by contaminated food we encourage them to seek medical attention right away so things do not get any worse.

The Food and Drug Administration has released a new recall for Carol’s Cuts LLC, and their fruit mixed medley product due to a Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to news sources.

The product subject to recall includes 594 pounds of cantaloupe in 5-pound trays as well as in 8-ounce fruit mixes. The product was shipped to retailers and restaurants in Overland Park, Kansas, Kansas City and Maryland Heights, Missouri and Omaha, Nebraska.

The Carol’s Cuts Fruit Medley product is labeled with stickers that say “Fruit Medley” and a date of September 3, 2011 or September 19, 2011.

The recall is part of a larger concern involving Rocky Ford cantaloupes from Jensen Farms. So far, eight deaths and 55 illnesses have been linked to the tainted fruit.

The company has advised consumers to return the product for a full refund.

As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer health and keeping people informed of potential dangers of hazardous products is a big priority for me. I would like you to know that our product liability lawyers hope no one else is infected by this bacteria. Please come back to our blog regularly so that you are informed about new dangerous consumer products.

The outbreak of Listeriosis that has caused eight deaths has been expanded to include five more states, making the total number of states affected 22, according to news sources.

The Food and Drug Administration found that cantaloupes were also sold in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Ohio and Oklahoma, as well as the previously mentioned 17 states: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

The tainted fruit may contain labeling that reads: Colorado Grown, Distributed by Frontera Produce, USA, Pesticide Free, Jensenfarms.com, and/or Sweet Rocky Fords.

However, the cantaloupes may not be labeled. If consumers are concerned, they can consult the store to learn the cantaloupe’s origin.

Listeriosis is a serious infection that is particularly dangerous to the elderly, young children, pregnant women and their unborn child, and those with compromised immune systems.
As a product liability lawyer, consumer health is something that I am very conscious of and I know that even with tough rules and regulations on manufacturers mistakes can still be made. I encourage anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of Listeriosis to seek immediate medical attention. The Los Angeles wrongful death attorney at our law firm sincerely hopes that no one else will be sickened by consuming the recalled cantaloupes.

The cantaloupes that the Food and Drug Administration linked the recent multi-state listeriosis outbreak with have caused a sharp rise in already high numbers of illness, with reports of 55 illnesses and eight deaths in 14 states, according to news sources.

Yesterday, news sources reported four fatalities and 35 people sickened.

The recalled cantaloupes are from Jensen Farms in Colorado. They are Rocky Ford-region brand. The recall was issued on September 14 and has affected at least 17 states.

According to a report today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those sickened include 14 in Colorado, 10 in New Mexico, nine in Texas, eight in Oklahoma, four in Nebraska, and one in Wyoming, West Virginia, Montana, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois and California. States with fatalities include four in New Mexico, two in Colorado, one in Maryland and one in Oklahoma.

Health investigators have determined that the illnesses began on August 4^th. The victims have an average age of 78.

Listeriosis is a food-borne illness that is contracted from the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. It is especially dangerous to young children, the elderly, pregnant women and their unborn child, and those with weakened immune systems.

Health officials warn that illnesses could still occur, as listeriosis can be developed up to two months after the bacteria is consumed.

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, consumer health is something that I am very conscious of. I know that even though food manufacturers are required to follow strict rules and regulations, mistakes are still common. I encourage anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of listeriosis to seek immediate medical attention. The product liability lawyer at our law firm sincerely hopes that no one else will be sickened by the contaminated cantaloupe.

The cantaloupes that the Food and Drug Administration linked the recent multi-state listeriosis outbreak with have caused a sharp rise in already high numbers of illness, with reports of 55 illnesses and eight deaths in 14 states, according to news sources.

Yesterday, news sources reported four fatalities and 35 people sickened.

The recalled cantaloupes are from Jensen Farms in Colorado. They are Rocky Ford-region brand. The recall was issued on September 14 and has affected at least 17 states.

According to a report today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those sickened include 14 in Colorado, 10 in New Mexico, nine in Texas, eight in Oklahoma, four in Nebraska, and one in Wyoming, West Virginia, Montana, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois and California. States with fatalities include four in New Mexico, two in Colorado, one in Maryland and one in Oklahoma.

Health investigators have determined that the illnesses began on August 4^th. The victims have an average age of 78.

Listeriosis is a food-borne illness that is contracted from the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes. It is especially dangerous to young children, the elderly, pregnant women and their unborn child, and those with weakened immune systems.

Health officials warn that illnesses could still occur, as listeriosis can be developed up to two months after the bacteria is consumed.

As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, consumer health is something that I am very conscious of. I know that even though food manufacturers are required to follow strict rules and regulations, mistakes are still common. I encourage anyone who is experiencing the symptoms of listeriosis to seek immediate medical attention. The product liability lawyer at our law firm sincerely hopes that no one else will be sickened by the contaminated cantaloupe.