Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods and Food Source have announced a voluntary recall of Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., cantaloupes. The cantaloupes have possibly been contaminated with Salmonella. The recall included 1,120 cartons of the cantaloupes that were sold between October 5 and October 16, 2009.
Consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella can cause salmonellosis, one of the most common bacterial foodborne illnesses. Salmonella infections can be life-threatening, especially to those with weak immune systems, such as infants, the elderly and persons with HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy. The most common symptoms of salmonellosis are diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within eight to 72 hours. Additional symptoms may include chills, headache, nausea and vomiting that can last up to seven days.
If you or a family member has suffered from Salmonella food poisoning, and you have a question about your legal rights, you can request a free case evaluation from our firm by clicking on free case evaluation, or call us toll free at 1-877-934-6274.
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October 19th, 2009
Alfalfa sprouts may be responsible for an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium which has sickened 12 residents in Michigan. The confirmed cases have come from residents in Bay, Genesee, Kent, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties in Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) acknowledged two known hospitalizations to date. The illnesses were reported between August 17 and September 18, 2009. As yet, no known source has been associated with the outbreak.
In general, the FDA recommends these guidelines for those who choose to continue to eat sprouts:
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Cook all sprouts thoroughly before eating to significantly reduce the risk of illness.
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Sandwiches and salads purchased at restaurants and delicatessens often contain raw sprouts. Consumers who wish to reduce their risk of food borne illness should specifically request that raw sprouts not be added to their food.
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Homegrown sprouts also present a health risk if eaten raw or lightly cooked. Many outbreaks have been attributed to contaminated seed. If pathogenic bacteria are present in or on seed, they can grow to high levels during sprouting even under clean conditions.
To become more informed about Salmonella, please see Salmonella Symptoms, or visit our additional website, Food Poisoning, which is dedicated to food safety and food litigation. If you believe you may have been injured as a result of a Salmonella outbreak, please go to Salmonella Lawyers for more information.
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October 10th, 2009
