June 28, 2007: Veggie Booty Snack Food Recalled After 51 Reported Cases of Salmonella

All Veggie Booty snack foods are being recalled nationwide after 51 cases of Salmonella food poisoning were reported in 17 states. The illness has mainly struck children under the age of 3, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The recall was initiated by Robert’s American Gourmet Food Inc., manufacturer of Veggie Booty, after the company was informed by the FDA of possible Salmonella contamination of their product. According to the FDA, many of those taken ill had consumed Veggie Booty.

Georgine Hertzwig of Robert’s American Gourmet, based in Sea Cliff, NY, said that the product had not tested positive for Salmonella, but that the recall had been undertaken as a precaution given the FDA findings.

Veggie Booty is sold in many grocery outlets, including supermarkets and health food stores, throughout the U.S. and Canada. It is also available on-line and by mail order. All bag sizes, codes and expiration dates are subject to the recall.

Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain.

The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been harmed by Salmonella food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, please call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274 for a free case evaluation, or click free case evaluation to submit your question. You may also visit NJ Food Poisoning Lawyer to learn more about the Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg. For more information about Salmonella and other types of food poisoning, visit foodpoisoning.com.

For recent outbreak and food recall news, please see Salmonella Outbreak Ohio and Minnesota, Listeria Bacon Bit Recall, and Listeria Burrito Recall.

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June 4, 2007: Almost 200 More Cases of Salmonella Food Poisoning Linked to Peanut Butter

In its most recent update, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) increased the total number of people affected by Salmonella food poisoning linked with peanut butter by almost 200 over the total provided by the agency in March.

According to the June 1 CDC report, 628 people residing in 47 states contracted this foodborne illness. Individuals from 2 months to 95 years old were affected. While 20% of those who became ill were hospitalized, no deaths have been reported. Also according to the CDC, investigation into the cause of the food poisoning outbreak is ongoing.

Salmonella has been linked with Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter produced by ConAgra at a plant in Sylvester, Georgia. ConAgra has said that moisture resulting from a leaky roof and faulty sprinkler system at the plant created conditions in which bacteria could grow. Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter have been recalled since February.

Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain.

The Law Firm of Eric H. Weinberg currently represents victims of multiple food poisoning outbreaks throughout the United States. If you or a loved one has been harmed by Salmonella food poisoning, please fill out a free case evaluation or contact us toll-free at 1-877-934-6274. For more information about Salmonella food poisoning, visit the pages of this blog and the website www.foodpoisoning.com.

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